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Lara, Celestine

Ward 5
1 Building
9 Open Violations
$9,561 Fines on Open Violations
Jun 2026 Last Violation

Violations

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

Violation Times Cited Fines Date Range Buildings
Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 3 $1,914 2026–2026 1
Windows or doors not weathertight 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Interior structure not in good repair 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound ... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Failure to have the required emergency escape and rescue openings ... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1
Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to t... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
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Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Building

# Address Violations Fines Last Cited
1 1219 Holbrook Street NE 9 $9,561 Jun 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.