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Samson Associates LLC

Ward 1
1 Building
12 Open Violations
$10,329 Fines on Open Violations
Jul 2026 Last Violation

DC business record

In good standing Limited liability company formed in DC · DC file number L06484

Who owns this company

DC business records list Jonathan Ustun as this company's beneficial owner.

From DC's beneficial owner records for Samson Associates Limited Liability Company, a current snapshot.

Violations

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

Violation Times Cited Fines Date Range Buildings
Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 4 $2,552 2026–2026 1
failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manne... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are fou... 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Failure to make repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installat... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar ... 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Failure to maintain overhang extensions including, but not limited... 1 $638 2026–2026 1
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Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March... 1 $128 2026–2026 1
Failure to coat all metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion to ... 1 $638 2026–2026 1
Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and r... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Building

# Address Units Violations Fines Last Cited
1 1778 Lanier Place NW 18 12 $10,329 Jul 2026

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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.