Seth Z Potack — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 2 $1,099 2018–2023 1

Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or ab... 1 $509 2018–2018 1

Failure to provide occupied buildings with an electrical system in ... 1 $1,017 2018–2018 1

Failure to provide a safe, continuous and unobstructed path of trav... 1 $2,034 2018–2018 1

Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 1 $1,017 2018–2018 1

Failure to maintain in good working order equipment, systems, devic... 1 $2,034 2018–2018 1

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Failure to install to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in ... 1 $2,034 2018–2018 1

Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 1 $509 2018–2018 1

Failure to properly install and maintain a plumbing fixture in wor... 1 $509 2018–2018 1

Building

1 1901 16 th Street NW 21 10 $10,762 Jun 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.