Robert J Blaine Jr Trustee — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to provide heating facilities for residential occupancies ... 4 $9,996 2025–2025 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 2 $1,250 2025–2025 1

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

Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 2 $1,250 2025–2025 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 2 $1,250 2025–2025 1

Structure is unfit for human occupancy because it is unsafe; unlawf... 1 $2,499 2025–2025 1

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Failure to serve dwelling units by a three-wire, 120/240 volt, sing... 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Failure to provide or maintain a water heater which has an approved... 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which rodents are fou... 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain safety controls for fuel-burning equipment in e... 1 $2,499 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and clos... 1 $125 2025–2025 1

Building

1 1609 18 th Street SE 4 19 $26,363 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.