Richard F Silber — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to eliminate and repaint surfaces with peeling, flaking or ... 2 $1,180 2023–2023 1

Failure to provide clear ceiling height of at least 7 feet in habit... 1 $1,179 2023–2023 1

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 1 $1,179 2023–2023 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $590 2023–2023 1

Failure to install approved or properly maintain carbon monoxide de... 1 $2,358 2023–2023 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 1 $590 2023–2023 1

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(engaging in business [single family rental] without a housing: res... 1 $2,358 2023–2023 1

Building

1 3519 R Street NW 8 $9,434 Feb 2023

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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.