NUISANCE PROPERTY ABATEMENT

From the U.S. Attorney's Office website.

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.

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 our office at the numbers listed below:

1D Community/ Outreach Prosecution Staff
202-698-0550
2D Community/ Outreach Prosecution Staff
202-715-7374
3D Community/ Outreach Prosecution Staff
202-671-1892
4D Community/ Outreach Prosecution Staff
202-715-7415
5D Community/ Outreach Prosecution Staff
202-698-0144
6D Community/ Outreach Prosecution Staff
202-698-0825
7D Community/ Outreach Prosecution Staff
202-698-1452

Community Prosecution in the Seventh Police District
Community Prosecutor Toni Florene and Community Outreach Specialist Bob Nixon work out of the Seventh Police District. Our Community Prosecution team forms a vital link between the U.S. Attorney's Office, victims of crime and concerned citizens. Focusing on neighborhoods in the Seventh District, the Community Prosecution team addresses public safety and quality of life issues, ensuring safer neighborhoods for all.