Patricia Fong — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 3 $1,914 2026–2026 1

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manne... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Placing bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency esc... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on prem... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

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Failure to provide bedroom in compliance with applicable provisions... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

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

Failure to maintain an adequate water supply system and/or failure ... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

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

Failure to grade or maintain grading of premises to prevent erosio... 1 $128 2026–2026 1

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1 144 Upsal Street SE 15 $14,151 Oct 2026

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.