William Douglas — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Interior structure not in good repair 6 $7,463 2024–2025 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 5 $3,125 2025–2025 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 3 $1,875 2025–2025 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 3 $3,747 2025–2025 1

Owner occupying or allowing any person to occupy the premises or st... 2 $2,498 2025–2025 1

Failure to properly install or maintain water heating facilities 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

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Failure to maintain all plumbing fixtures in a safe, sanitary, and ... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

Failure to keep plumbing fixture free from obstructions and capabl... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

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

Building

1 5220 4 th Street NW 4 23 $23,706 Aug 2025

What you can do

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Report ongoing issues in your building

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Get help from a volunteer

A volunteer can help you understand your options — whether that's filing a complaint, organizing with neighbors, or connecting with a tenant rights organization.

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.