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Langston Views LLC

Ward 8
4 Buildings
235 Total Violations
$238,604 Fines Assessed
Apr 2026 Last Violation

DC Worst Landlord Watchlist

One of the worst landlords in DC. Ranked #9 in Ward 8 by total fines assessed.

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Tenant Organizing Victory

Residents of what was then called Marbury Plaza lived for years with mold in 96% of units, rodent infestations, failing elevators, and extended periods without heat, hot water, or AC. After years of organizing — led by the Langston Views Tenants Association — DC's Office of the Attorney General sued the former owners in 2024. In November 2025, a court ordered $41 million in restitution and penalties: the largest housing judgment in DC history, and one of the largest in the United States. More than 1,000 households received an average of $29,800 back. The building has since been renamed Langston Views.

During the years of organizing, the landlord issued a barring notice against the president of the tenant association, preventing the tenant union from meeting on property for several months — an attempt to isolate tenant leaders and disrupt their efforts.

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Repeat Violations

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

Violation Times Cited Fines Date Range Buildings
Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 75 $47,265 2025–2026 4
Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 32 $40,218 2025–2026 3
Interior structure not in good repair 22 $27,703 2025–2026 3
Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 13 $8,190 2025–2026 3
Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 8 $20,092 2025–2026 2
Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation 8 $5,039 2025–2026 2
Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 7 $4,401 2025–2026 2
Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 5 $3,151 2025–2026 1

Buildings

# Address Units Violations Fines Last Cited
1 2300 Marion Barry Avenue SE Ward 8 316 102 $108,694 Apr 2026 2 2330 Marion Barry Avenue SE Ward 8 259 97 $95,586 Apr 2026 3 2304 Marion Barry Avenue SE Ward 8 14 35 $33,699 Mar 2026 4 2308 Marion Barry Avenue SE Ward 8 14 1 $625 Sep 2025

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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.