Stephen C Agbara — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 4 $2,468 2024–2025 1

Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached ga... 3 $1,827 2024–2024 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 2 $1,218 2024–2024 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 2 $2,467 2024–2025 1

Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 2 $1,218 2024–2024 1

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 1 $1,218 2024–2024 1

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Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities 1 $1,218 2024–2024 1

Unsafe cooking or water heating appliances 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rode... 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar ... 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to ja... 1 $122 2024–2024 1

Failure to maintain handrails and guards firmly fastened, in sound ... 1 $1,218 2024–2024 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,436 2024–2024 1

Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate c... 1 $609 2024–2024 1

Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to t... 1 $1,218 2024–2024 1

Failure of owner of the premises to provide and maintain code compl... 1 $2,436 2024–2024 1

Building

1 4123 4 th Street NW 26 $23,358 Dec 2025

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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.