Xavier Brown — Worst Landlords

Violations

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

Failure to provide a proper handrail for stairs having more than th... 4 $4,996 2025–2025 1

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 3 $1,875 2025–2025 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 2 $1,250 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached ga... 2 $1,250 2025–2025 1

Permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on prem... 1 $1,249 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain roof and flashing sound and tight or without de... 1 $625 2025–2025 1

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Failure to maintain interior doors that are securely attached to ja... 1 $125 2025–2025 1

Failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes 1 $125 2025–2025 1

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

Smoke alarms missing — common areas 1 $2,499 2025–2025 1

Building

1 4021 1 st Street SW 17 $14,619 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.