Keith James — Worst Landlords

Violations

Open violations at this landlord's buildings, grouped by type, most often cited first.

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 4 $10,196 2026–2026 1

Failure to provide an adequate water supply system 3 $3,822 2026–2026 1

Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 3 $3,822 2026–2026 1

Failure to protect exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resista... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar ... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

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Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached ga... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide de... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Failure to grade or maintain grading of premises to prevent erosio... 1 $128 2026–2026 1

Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to t... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure of the owner or operator of a housing business who provides... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Building

1 5201 Banks Place NE 19 $27,530 Oct 2026

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Violation and fine data from DC Department of Buildings open records. Fines shown are assessed amounts; DC does not publish collected amounts. "Last cited" is the date of the most recent violation recorded for each building.