DC AG sues Delta Pearl owner over 200 housing violations

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed suit against Buwa Binitie and his companies for nearly 200 violations at the Delta Pearl, a 166-unit affordable housing complex in northeast Washington. Conditions include rat infestations, broken elevators, and apartments exceeding 30°C. The case highlights enforcement gaps in affordable housing oversight, though the outcome and scope of penalties remain uncertain.