Theodore Riddick — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 10 $6,180 2023–2025 1

Interior structure not in good repair 5 $6,175 2023–2025 1

Failure to maintain all openings to the external air between March... 4 $500 2025–2025 1

Owner providing, occupying, or allowing occupancy of premises not i... 1 $1,179 2023–2023 1

Failure to repair, remove or cover peeling, chipping, flaking or ab... 1 $590 2023–2023 1

Failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room 1 $625 2025–2025 1

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

Failure to promptly exterminate structures in which insects are fou... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain the required emergency escape openings in accor... 1 $2,499 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rode... 1 $590 2023–2023 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,179 2023–2023 1

Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar ... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within ... 1 $118 2023–2023 1

Failure to maintain interior doors capable of being opened and clos... 1 $125 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain all siding and masonry joints, or those between... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached ga... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,499 2025–2025 1

Failure to grade or maintain grading of premises to prevent erosio... 1 $125 2025–2025 1

Failure by owner to provide required plumbing facilities and plumbi... 1 $1,179 2023–2023 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Building

1 1905 M Street NE 4 37 $29,186 Aug 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.