Nelson, Ruth B — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 3 $1,770 2024–2024 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 2 $1,180 2024–2024 1

Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies ... 1 $2,358 2024–2024 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 1 $590 2024–2024 1

Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes 1 $118 2024–2024 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,358 2024–2024 1

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Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 1 $590 2024–2024 1

Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immedia... 1 $2,358 2024–2024 1

Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate c... 1 $590 2024–2024 1

Building

1 1232 Raum Street NE 4 12 $11,912 Jan 2024

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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.