Leonard P Joseph — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or ab... 2 $1,033 2018–2020 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 2 $2,064 2018–2020 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 2 $1,048 2020–2020 1

Failure to provide means of egress serving two or more dwelling uni... 1 $509 2018–2018 1

Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defect... 1 $1,017 2018–2018 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 1 $509 2018–2018 1

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Failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition or in c... 1 $1,017 2018–2018 1

Interior structure not in good repair 1 $1,017 2018–2018 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $524 2020–2020 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 1 $1,017 2018–2018 1

Building

1 430 Mellon Street SE 4 13 $9,755 Jan 2020

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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.