Sofa M Hassen — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and ... 3 $1,537 2018–2019 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 3 $1,537 2018–2019 1

Failure to provide occupied buildings with an electrical system in ... 2 $2,034 2018–2018 1

Failure to provide exterior openings required for natural light whi... 2 $1,018 2018–2018 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 2 $1,018 2018–2018 1

Failure to install to install an approved carbon monoxide alarm in ... 2 $4,109 2018–2019 1

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Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to t... 2 $2,054 2018–2019 1

Failure of the owner to keep structure free from insect and rodent ... 2 $1,018 2018–2018 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 2 $2,054 2018–2019 1

Failure to tightly secure the lock on entrance doors to dwelling u... 1 $509 2018–2018 1

Failure to replace electrical distribution equipment, motor circuit... 1 $1,017 2018–2018 1

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

Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room 1 $519 2019–2019 1

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

Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defect... 1 $1,037 2019–2019 1

Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rode... 1 $519 2019–2019 1

Failure to maintain roof drainage adequate to prevent dampness or d... 1 $519 2019–2019 1

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

Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes 1 $102 2018–2018 1

Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between April... 1 $102 2018–2018 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,075 2019–2019 1

Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 1 $519 2019–2019 1

Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate c... 1 $509 2018–2018 1

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

Failure by owner or operator of any building who rents, leases, or ... 1 $1,037 2019–2019 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,034 2018–2018 1

(Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and ... 1 $2,034 2018–2018 1

Building

1 1620 17 th Place SE 4 38 $32,980 Jan 2019

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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.