Huge Win For Congress Heights Tenants!

A story we’ve been covering about tenants in Congress Heights who have been rallying against slum conditions in their apartment untis for the past five years received a huge win in their campaign this past July when Judge John Mott ordered CityPartners, a real estate firm based in Adams Morgan, to pay nearly $900,000 to finance repairs to the dilapidated buildings.

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Congress Heights Residents Bring Fight Against Slumlord to Cleveland Park

Developer Geoff Griffis wants to turn a rent-controlled Congress Heights apartment complex into high-end condominiums. Before he can do it, he has to force all of the current residents out. They will not leave without a fight. . . . → Read More: Congress Heights Residents Bring Fight Against Slumlord to Cleveland Park