Kelly W Ray — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good rep... 3 $1,746 2022–2026 1

Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached ga... 3 $1,830 2022–2026 1

Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar ... 2 $1,108 2022–2022 1

Interior structure not in good repair 2 $2,214 2022–2022 1

Failure to take proper precautions after pest elimination to elimin... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved... 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

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Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defect... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure to maintain roof and flashing sound and tight or without de... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure to maintain overhang extensions including, but not limited... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure to maintain exterior gates, gate assemblies, operator syste... 1 $111 2022–2022 1

Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and ... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure to install and/or maintain in good working order, a deadbol... 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

(engaging in business [two family rental] without a housing: reside... 1 $2,214 2022–2022 1

Building

1 3145 1/2 17 th Street NW 22 $17,864 Sep 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.