Weisz, Joseph I — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to provide sufficient illumination for the maintenance of s... 4 $2,288 2022–2023 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 4 $2,216 2022–2022 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 2 $1,144 2022–2023 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Failure to maintain all fire and smokestop doors in operable condition 1 $2,214 2022–2022 1

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Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 1 $2,214 2022–2022 1

Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate c... 1 $554 2022–2022 1

Mechanical or electrical systems unmaintained 1 $1,107 2022–2022 1

Building

1 4815 Texas Avenue SE 12 16 $13,398 Apr 2023

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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.