Malik Waleed — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 6 $3,789 2025–2026 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 2 $2,498 2025–2025 1

Interior structure not in good repair 2 $2,523 2025–2026 1

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 2 $4,998 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an ... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

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Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and ... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide de... 1 $2,499 2025–2025 1

Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to t... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure of the owner to keep structure free from rodent infestation 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Building

1 2837 28 th Street SE 4 21 $23,919 Mar 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.