King Housing LLC — Worst Landlords

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One of the worst landlords in Ward 2. Ranked #3 in the ward by total fines assessed.

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Repeat Violations

Violation types cited 3 or more times across this landlord's properties.

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 31 $17,641 2021–2026 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 18 $9,991 2019–2025 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 14 $8,242 2021–2025 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 13 $14,175 2021–2023 1

Interior structure not in good repair 9 $10,336 2019–2025 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 6 $3,392 2019–2024 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 5 $5,295 2021–2021 1

Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or ab... 4 $2,275 2021–2025 1

Building

1 1220 12 th Street NW Ward 2 129 146 $117,047 Apr 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.