Mahnaz Essalat — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 3 $1,914 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to ja... 2 $256 2026–2026 1

Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate c... 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Failure to provide an interior locking device for all common or sha... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

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

Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds o... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

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Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Interior structure not in good repair 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached ga... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

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

Failure to display street number of premises in conformance with th... 1 $128 2026–2026 1

Building

1 5335 42 nd Place NW 15 $11,223 Aug 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.