Short, Beverly M — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Having bars, grilles, grates or similar devices over emergency esca... 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 1 $1,059 2021–2021 1

Failure to make all means of egress doors readily openable from the... 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 1 $530 2021–2021 1

Failure to maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good rep... 1 $530 2021–2021 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 1 $530 2021–2021 1

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Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to ja... 1 $106 2021–2021 1

Failure to maintain exterior stairway, deck, porch, balcony, or a... 1 $1,059 2021–2021 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $530 2021–2021 1

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Failure to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in the immedia... 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 1 $530 2021–2021 1

Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compl... 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

(engaging in business [two family rental] without a housing: reside... 1 $2,118 2021–2021 1

Building

1 2829 17 th Street NE 15 $19,700 Aug 2021

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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.