Important Notice
from the Board

This page serves as a formal reminder regarding serious safety violations and ongoing issues within the building. All residents are required to comply with building rules and regulations without exception. Non-compliance will result in enforcement actions, which may include fines, legal responsibility for damages, and other disciplinary measures as outlined in the Richmond's building policy.

Building Security

Important: Residents are prohibited from allowing any people to gain entrance into the building, unless they are 100% certain that the person is a resident. 

• Require all people seeking to gain entrance to use the callbox. Please be firm.  

• To avoid uncomfortable situations in the vestibule, when people you don't know are trying to gain access to the building, simply walk around and enter through the loading dock entrance. 

• This security threat is real: please note that in the recent past, residents have granted access to people who have don't live hear and have stolen property.  In this article in early 2026, NBC Washington reported D.C. police have arrested a man and identified another in connection with the murder of a man inside his apartment on Rhode Island Avenue between 14th and 15th Street--only blocks from our building. The two suspects targeted the victim after he let them into the building.

Fire Hazards on Balconies

Improper disposal of cigarettes or any flammable materials is a serious violation and direct threat to resident's safety and the property. All residents are required to:

• Properly extinguish and dispose of cigarettes and flammable items

• Avoid placing any flammable objects on balconies or near combustible materials

• Monitor balconies for fire hazards

The Board of Directors and Management will hold any violators fully accountable. Landlords are required to communicate these rules to their tenants and ensure compliance. Given the potential damage to our building and its residents, as well as the resources that are wasted when the DC Fire is needlessly dispatched to our building, any violations will not be taken extremely seriously.

Pets In Common Areas: Strict Enforcement

All pets must be leashed or carried in all common areas—no exceptions. Unleashed pets are a direct violation of building policy and a risk to resident safety, particularly for those with allergies, fear of animals, or disabilities. Violations will result in:

• Written warnings

• Fines

• Potential restrictions on pet privileges

This rule is non-negotiable and will be strictly enforced.

Drain Misuse

The management team continues to receive reports of residents disposing of food, grease, coffee grounds, rice, and corn down the drain. Improper disposal is strictly prohibited and constitutes misuse of building infrastructure. Garbage disposals are not designed for food composting or waste. Consequences of continued misuse include:

• Increased plumbing repair costs

• Damage to individual and neighboring units

• Mandatory insurance claims

• Interruption of utility services

• Rent increases due to costly repairs

If these practices continue, violating units will be financially responsible for damage and repairs. Surveillance and maintenance reports will be reviewed to track and address offenders.