Louis T Sedgwick — Worst Landlords

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One of the worst landlords in Ward 2.

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Violations

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

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 3 $3,822 2026–2026 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 2 $2,548 2026–2026 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on prem... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

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Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound ... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide de... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Building

1 1012 S Street NW 14 $17,842 Oct 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.