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DC Worst Landlord Watchlist

Southeast Washington Development Associates LP

Ward 8
24 Buildings
717 Total Violations
$684,405 Fines Assessed
Apr 2026 Last Violation

DC Worst Landlord Watchlist

One of the worst landlords in DC. Ranked #3 in Ward 8 by total fines assessed.

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Repeat Violations

Violation types cited 3 or more times across this landlord's properties.

Violation Times Cited Fines Date Range Buildings
Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 116 $71,425 2019–2026 18
Interior structure not in good repair 56 $69,586 2019–2026 18
Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to ja... 53 $6,631 2019–2026 16
Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 45 $28,046 2019–2026 16
Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 45 $109,331 2022–2026 17
Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 38 $46,469 2019–2026 10
Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 38 $23,169 2019–2026 15
Windows or doors not weathertight 35 $21,802 2023–2026 17

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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.