New Bethel Baptist Church — Worst Landlords

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One of the worst landlords in Ward 2. Ranked #1 in the ward by total fines assessed.

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Repeat Violations

Violation types cited 3 or more times across this landlord's properties.

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 26 $14,892 2018–2025 1

Interior structure not in good repair 20 $22,000 2019–2022 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 12 $14,634 2019–2025 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 10 $5,647 2022–2025 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 6 $6,642 2022–2022 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 5 $2,770 2022–2022 1

Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained... 5 $12,495 2025–2025 1

Structure is unfit for human occupancy because it is unsafe; unlawf... 4 $9,996 2025–2025 1

Building

1 801 Rhode Island Avenue NW Ward 2 76 133 $150,006 Dec 2025

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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.