Saravia, Jose B R — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 2 $1,276 2026–2026 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 2 $2,548 2026–2026 1

failure to maintain handrails and guards in a firmly fastened manne... 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or ab... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

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Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rode... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds o... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within ... 1 $128 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain exterior property and premises, and the interio... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached ga... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming u... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Failure of occupant to maintain the area occupied in a safe and sa... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

(engaging in business [single family rental] without a housing: res... 1 $2,214 2022–2022 1

Building

1 434 Emerson Street NW 19 $18,554 Jan 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.