Voahirana Ralay — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 3 $7,497 2025–2025 1

Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 3 $1,875 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or similar ... 2 $1,250 2025–2025 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 2 $1,250 2025–2025 1

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

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Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Interior structure not in good repair 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

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

Failure to keep all required portable fire extinguishers maintained... 1 $2,499 2025–2025 1

Failure to equip door providing entry to a dwelling unit, rooming u... 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Failure to correct electrical system that constitutes a hazard to t... 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Building

1 123 Bates Street NW 18 $21,866 Nov 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.