Melinda Sullivan — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Interior structure not in good repair 2 $2,498 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within ... 2 $250 2025–2025 1

Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

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

Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March... 1 $125 2025–2025 1

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 1 $2,499 2025–2025 1

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Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,499 2025–2025 1

Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate c... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 1 $625 2025–2025 1

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

Building

1 1738 Gainesville Street SE 12 $11,620 Apr 2025

What you can do

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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.