US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF DC- Nuisance Property Program

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In cooperation with the District of Columbia Government and members of the community, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has aggressively identified nuisance properties, both residential and commercial, which create an environment that promotes crime and violence in our neighborhoods. Such properties are used for numerous illegal activities, including drug trafficking, robbery, prostitution and public drinking. Where appropriate, our office has brought civil actions against the owners of these properties.
Settlements have been negotiated with property owners resulting in additional safety measures for neighbors and residents including:
additional lighting
fencing
security cameras
uniformed guards Other property owners have simply sold the property or closed the business. These actions help reduce crime on our streets and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

Nuisance Property Success Stories
The U.S. Attorney’s Office and our partners in the Nuisance Property Program have successfully abated a number of nuisance properties across the City. We are pleased to cite the following success stories as major accomplishments in improving the quality of life in neighborhoods across the City:

2506 Pomeroy Road, SE
3412 10th Place, SE
3339 10th Place, SE
701 Brandywine Street, SE
910 Barnaby Street, SE

How to Report a Nuisance Property
Nuisance properties are frequently neglected by their owner and used for illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, prostitution and public drinking. The U.S. Attorney's Office and our partners in the Nuisance Property Program have successfully abated a number of nuisance properties across the City.

To report a nuisance property in your neighborhood, please contact
7D Community/ Outreach Prosecution Staff at 202-698-1452