William Douglas And Van Johnson — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defect... 1 $1,017 2018–2018 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 1 $1,017 2018–2018 1

Interior structure not in good repair 1 $1,017 2018–2018 1

Failure to maintain interior doors that fit reasonably well within ... 1 $102 2018–2018 1

Failure to maintain exterior gates, gate assemblies, operator syste... 1 $102 2018–2018 1

Failure to maintain exterior doors, door assemblies, operator syste... 1 $509 2018–2018 1

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Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 1 $509 2018–2018 1

Failure to install electrical equipment, wiring, or appliances in a... 1 $509 2018–2018 1

Failure to have receptacle outlets with the appropriate faceplate c... 1 $509 2018–2018 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 1 $509 2018–2018 1

(Failure keep all required portable fire extinguishers visible and ... 1 $2,034 2018–2018 1

Building

1 5220 4 th Street NW 4 11 $7,834 Jun 2018

What you can do

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Report ongoing issues in your building

If you live in one of these buildings, you can anonymously report what's going on and see if your neighbors are dealing with the same issues. Look up your building to get started.

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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.