Sizemore, Shawn — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to allow code official entry into the structure or premises... 7 $8,918 2026–2026 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar ... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain premises or exterior property free from weeds o... 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March... 1 $128 2026–2026 1

Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

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Failure to install an approved permanent sign adjacent to each manu... 1 $1,274 2026–2026 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 1 $638 2026–2026 1

Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compl... 1 $2,549 2026–2026 1

Building

1 137 Forrester Street SW 13 15 $17,970 Jun 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.