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BUILDING ATTRIBUTES

BLDG ID STORIES BASEMENT LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT FLR AREA CONSTR TYPE

353064 2 Y 125 40 0 5000 3B

BUILDING PERMITS

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DATE
PERMIT # ISSUED DESCRIPTION OF WORK

EL1127356 10/27/1998 ALTERATION

EL1059518 08/17/1998 ALARM

B98014029 07/24/1998 411 -5S INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO GROUND FLOOR OFFICES / PHOTO
PHOTO STUDIO PER PAONS NO STRUCTURAL , FIREWALL OR CHANGES TO
EXIST

BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE ACTIVITY

CASE NUMBER CASE TYPE

815FO582239 CIRCUIT COURT

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS INSPECTIONS

INSPECTION
INSP # DATE STATUS TYPE DESCRIPTION

12746509 01/16/2019 FAILED STRATEGIC TASK FORCE INSP.

9904010 04/15/2011 FAILED CONSERVATION ANNUAL

9708772 03/17/2010 FAILED CONSERVATION ANNUAL

1250563 09/08/2005 PASSED VENT ANNUAL

ALLEGED CODE VIOLATIONS

CONSERVATION ANNUAL # 9708772 Number of Violations: 7

  INSPECTION DATE: 03/17/2010

VIOLATIONS BUILDING CODE CITATION VIOLATION DETAILS

CN061014 Failed to maintain the exterior walls of a Broken walls with multiple cracks, open
building or structure free from holes, mortar joints and buckling plaster.
breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers
and any other conditions which might
admit rain or dampness to the walls. (13-
196-530(b), 13-196-641)

CN063014 Failed to maintain chimney in safe and Bricks loose and open mortar joints.
sound working condition. (13-196-590, 13-
196-530(b) and (c), 13-196-641)

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CN063024 Cap masonry chimney with non-
combustible, water proof materials. (13-
152-250 B, 13-152-240, 13-196-590)
CN065034 Failed to maintain window sill in good
repair and free from cracks and defects.
(13-196-530(e), 13-196-550, 13-196-641)
CN104015 Replace broken, missing or defective
window panes. (13-196-550 A)
CN190019 Arrange for inspection of premises. (13-12- Interior of bldg.: Entry refused.
100)
CN196029 Post name, address, and telephone of
owner, owner's agent for managing,
controlling or collecting rents, and any
other person managing or controlling
building conspicuously where accessible
or visible to public way. (13-12-030)
STRATEGIC TASK FORCE INSP. # 12746509
  INSPECTION DATE: 01/16/2019
VIOLATIONS BUILDING CODE CITATION
CN010012 Failed to enclose heating plant room with
noncombustible walls, partitions, oors
and ceilings with at least one hour re
resistance. (15-8-190, 15-8-220)
CN013012 Failed to protect underside of stairways of
combustible construction with materials of
at least one hour re resistance. (13-160-
330(b))
CN014012 Failed to remove closets or storage areas
beneath stairways in residential building
where stairs and storage space are not
separated by noncombustible materials
providing one hour re resistance. (13-
196-460)
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Missing capping.
Window sills open mortar joints. Ist r
west window sill broken.
Cracked window panes.
Unveri ed detectors and conditions.
Missing owner's I.D. sign.
Number of Violations: 48
VIOLATION DETAILS
ALL FURNACE ROOMS THROUGHOUT
ALL FLOORS MISSING DRYWALL ON
THE INTERIOR OF ROOMS. SEE
EXPOSED WOOD FRAMING (OPEN AIR
ROOMS). FURNACES REST ON BARE
HARDWOOD FLOORING. NO FIRE
SEPARATION. INTERIOR PARTITIONS
ONLY DRYWALLED ON ONE SIDE,
SECOND FLOOR FRONT BATHROOMS.
EXPOSED FRAMING. (13-8-220)
DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS.
CLOSETS UNDER BOTH STAIRWAYS
WITH EXPOSED FRAMING, NO FIRE
SEPARATION. DANGEROUS AND
HAZARDOUS.
CLOSETS BUILT UNDER BOTH
STAIRWAYS. STORAGE. DANGEROUS
AND HAZARDOUS.
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CN014012 Failed to remove closets or storage areas
beneath stairways in residential building
where stairs and storage space are not
separated by noncombustible materials
providing one hour re resistance. (13-
196-460)
FRONT STAIRWELL EXCESSIVE STORAGE
OF ITEMS UNDER THE STAIRWELL (FIRE
HAZARD). DANGEROUS AND
HAZARDOUS.

CN017012 Failed to use materials with appropriate PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON ALL

re resistance to nish interior wall, ceiling DIRECTIVE WALL COVERINGS
and interior trim. (15-8-370, 15-8-380 thru (CURTAINS AND TARPS) FOR THEIR FIRE
15-8-430) SPREAD RATING. (15-8-370)

CN020012 Failed to use materials having a re THE FIRE PROTECTION FOR THE
resistance of at least three hours to RESIDENTIAL USAGE SPECIFICALLY
separate residential and institutional BEDROOM ON SECOND FLOOR HAS NO
occupancies. (13-56-280) FIRE PROTECTION WHATSOEVER.
DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS.

CN021042 Failed to use materials of at least four SOUTHEAST ELEVATION GARAGE AREA,
hour re resistance to separate garage NO FIRE SEPARATION BETWEEN
occupancy from residential occupancy. PARKING AREA AND COMMERCIAL
(13-96-280) AREA. (13-56-280) DANGEROUS AND
HAZARDOUS.

CN061014 Failed to maintain the exterior walls of a EXTERIOR OF BUILDING WITH THE
building or structure free from holes, FOLLOWING DEFECTS: WEST
breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers ELEVATION NORTHWEST CORNER STEP
and any other conditions which might FRACTURE EXTENDED FROM CORNER
admit rain or dampness to the walls. (13- OF WINDOW THROUGH PARAPET
196-530(b), 13-196-641) WALL. (13-196-010)

CN061054 Restore roof live load to original use by SECTION OF BOW TRUSS ROOF SYSTEM
removing additional weights or structures MISSING AT REAR SECOND FLOOR
attached to trusses, or submit structural SOUTH ELEVATION.
engineering report prepared, signed, and
sealed by licensed architect or registered
structural engineer, as to structural safety
of roof trusses. (13-52-220, 13-52-230, 13-
52-240, 13-120-130, 13-196-130)

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CN065014 Failed to maintain lintel in good repair and NORTH ELEVATION FACE, ERODED
free from cracks and defects. (13-196-
530(e), 13-196-641)
CN103015 Failed to maintain oor free from holes
and wide cracks and free from loose,
warped, protruding or rotting oor
boards. (13-196-540(a) and (b))
CN103025 Submit plans prepared, signed, and sealed
by a licensed architect or registered
structural engineer for approval and
obtain permit. (13-196-030)
CN103035 Repair or replace defective structural
member. (13-196-530 A)
CN106015 Failed to maintain interior stairway system REAR STAIRS 1ST FLOOR TO 2ND
in safe condition and sound repair. (13-
196-570)
CN106015 Failed to maintain interior stairway system REAR WOOD INTERIOR STAIRWAY
in safe condition and sound repair. (13-
196-570)
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MORTAR JOINTS. SOUTH ELEVATION
PARAPET WALL SEVERELY ERODED
MORTAR JOINTS. EAST ELEVATION
PARGING DETACHED AND
COLLAPSING. (13-196-010) SOUTH
ELEVATION WINDOW LINTELS RUSTED,
SAGGING, FLAKING FIRST AND SECOND
FLOORS. SOUTHEAST ELEVATION OVER-
HEAD DOOR RUSTED AND FLAKING.
FLOOR STRUCTURE 2ND FLOOR
SUBSTANTIAL DEFLECTION OBSERVED
DURING INSPECTOR INSPECTION.
PROVIDE DEAD LOAD AND LIVE LOAD
ON 2ND FLOOR SYSTEM AND BOW
TRUSS ROOF SYSTEM DUE TO
ADDITION OF FALSE CEILINGS HUNG
FROM BOTH STRUCTURE. UNABLE TO
VERIFY CONNECTION SYSTEM, UNABLE
TO VERIFY CONDITIONS OF JOIST
SYSTEM AND ROOF SYSTEM DUE TO
DRYWALL INSTALLATION. FRACTURED
JOIST OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR AREA
IMPROPERLY REPAIRED, CONCRETE
FLOORING SYSTEM AT REAR STAIRS TO
BASEMENT MISSING CONCRETE.
REPAIR/REPLACE ALL STRUCTURAL
COMPONENTS ACCORDING TO
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DRAWINGS.
FLOOR ONLY 34 1/2 INCHES WIDE,
DEFLECTS UNDER LOAD, PROPPED UP
BY 4X4 POST. STAIRS 1ST TO
BASEMENT MISSING HANDRAILS.
SOUTH EAST ELEVATION OF PROPERTY
WEST STRINGER DETACHED. TREADS
WEAK AND WORN. DANGEROUS AND
HAZARDOUS. FRONT STEEL AND WOOD
STAIRCASE WEAK, BOUNCE WITH
TRAVEL. UNKNOWN INSTALLATION
WITH WOOD RISERS. (13-196-010)
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CN196029 Post name, address, and telephone of
owner, owner's agent for managing,
controlling or collecting rents, and any
other person managing or controlling
building conspicuously where accessible
or visible to public way. (13-12-030)
EL1816 Install additional receptacle outlets. (14E-
5-560.6, 14E-5-570.10(e))
EL1817 Provide ground continuity for electrical
cable, raceway, and enclosure. (14E-3-
300.10, 14E-3-300.13)
EL1820 Support loose light xture. (14E-4-410.30,
14E-4-410.36)
EL1823 Install cover on outlet or junction box.
(14E-3-314.25)
EL1825 Install system III emergency lighting. (14E-
7-700.6, 14E-7-700.22)
EL1830 Remove defective armored cable. (14E-1-
110.2, 14E-1-110.3, 14E-3-320.10)
EL1856 Fasten and support outlet and/or junction
box. (14E-3-314.23)
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NO OWNER MANAGEMENT SIGN
POSTED.
THERE ARE EXCESSIVE USE OF
EXTENSION CORDS IN 2ND FLOOR
BEDROOM, CEILING AREAS WITH MULTI
PLUG ADAPTERS, AND THROUGHOUT
1ST FLOOR RECORDING STUDIO AREAS,
FRONT ROOM AREAS. DANGEROUS
AND HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
THERE ARE BARE WIRES RUNNING
EXPOSED FROM JUNCTION BOX ABOVE
ELECTRICAL MAIN SERVICE BOARD TO
UNKNOWN AREA. DANGEROUS AND
HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
AT TOP STAIRWAY THERE IS TRACK
LIGHTS THAT ARE HANGING AT 90
DEGREE ANGLE WITHOUT PROPER
CORD GRIP SUPPORT FOR CORD
LIGHTS. DANGEROUS AND
HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
THERE ARE OPEN BOXES WITH
EXPOSED WIRING THROUGHOUT THE
2ND FLOOR CEILING AREAS, 1ST FLOOR
SERVICE PANEL AREAS, 1ST FLOOR
FRONT ROOM AREAS. DANGEROUS
AND HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
EXIT SIGNS SHALL HAVE BATTERY BACK
UP TYPE THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND
FLOOR AREAS.
EXCESSIVE USE OF ARMORED CABLE
THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR
CEILING AREAS, WALLS, 1ST FLOOR
FRONT ROOM AREAS.
IN 1ST FLOOR SINK CABINET THERE IS A
RECEPTACLE AND JUNCTION BOX THAT
IS NOT SUPPORTED. DANGEROUS AND
HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
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EL1875 Receptacle outlets installed in bathrooms, 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM AT NORTH

garages, counter top spaces, un nished AREA MISSING GFCI RECEPTACLE.
basements and outdoor locations shall
have ground fault protection for
personnel.(14E-5-570.8)

EL1885 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL

CONDUIT, BOXES, WIRING, DEVICES
AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE 1ST
AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS WITHOUT
ROUGH INSPECTION. ROUGH
INSPECTIONS REQUIRE THAT ALL
WALLS AND CEILINGS BE OPEN FOR
INSPECTION. (13-12-380)

EL1885 PLASTIC EM LIGHTS AND EXIT SIGNS

NOT APPROVED FOR USE, ONLY METAL
TYPE ALLOWED. (14E-7-700.66C3)

EL1886 WATER GROUND CONDUIT,

CONDUCTOR NOT LOCATED WITHIN 5'
POINT OF ENTRY OF WATER METER OR
VALVE. UNABLE TO LOCATE POINT OF
ENTRY OF WATER SERVICE. (14E-2-
250.68C1)

EL1886 ALL CONDUCTORS IN PANELS,

JUNCTION BOXES AND RACEWAY SHALL
FOLLOW COLOR CODE FOR
GROUNDED AND UNGROUNDED
CONDUCTORS. (14E-2-210.5)

EL1891 Obtain permit for electrical wiring and OBTAIN ELECTRICAL PERMIT AND
equipment installed without permits. (13- CONTRACTOR TO CORRECT
12-360) VIOLATIONS AND FOR INSTALLATION
OF ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, BOXES,
WIRING, DEVICES AND ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT. 600 AMP SERVICE
INSTALLED WITHOUT PLANS AND
PERMIT.

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NC1010 Performed or allowed construction or BUILDING ORIGINALLY A

alteration work contrary to original plan of PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, NOW
construction without obtaining a permit. CONSISTS OF A RECORDING STUDIO
(13-32-010, 13-12-050) WITH BATHROOMS, SAUNA ROOM,
STEAM ROOM, BATHTUBS, KITCHEN
AREA, BAR AREA, RECORDING ROOMS,
BEDROOM, MULTIPLE HEATING PLANT
ROOMS. (13-32-010, 13-196-070, 13-
196-650)

NC2011 Performed or allowed work to be SUBMIT PLAN AND OBTAIN PERMITS

performed without submitting plans FOR ALL RELATED WORK TO
prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed AUTHORIZE ALTERATIONS TO ENTIRE
architect or registered structural engineer BUILDING OR RESTORE THE BUILDING
for approval and without obtaining a TO THE ORIGINAL STATE.
permit to perform the work. (13-32-010,
13-32-040, 13-40-020, 13-12-050)

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NC2020 Failed to obtain building permit for
erecting, enlarging, altering, repairing,
removing or demolishing a building or
part of a building. (13-12-050, 13-32-010,
13-32-130)
NC2051 Knowingly performed construction work in ONGOING WORK AT TIME OF
violation of stop work order. (13-12-080(b)) INSPECTION ON THE SECOND
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INTERIOR OF BUILDING HAS BEEN
ALTERED FROM IT'S PREVIOUS STATE.
PERMITTED PLANS OF 7/24/98
#877358. FLOOR PLAN HAS CHANGED
WITH ONGOING ALTERATIONS AT TIME
OF INSPECTION. FIRST FLOOR
PARTITION WALLS HAVE BEEN
REMOVED AT FRONT PORTION OF
SPACE. ALL PARTITION WALLS HAVE
BEEN REMOVED. CENTER OF SPACE
SOUTH ELEVATION (4) ROOMS HAVE
BEEN CONSTRUCTED TO CREATE
SOUND STUDIO. UNKNOWN
CONSTRUCTION. NORTH ELEVATION
CENTER SPACE, KITCHEN AND DINING
AREA WITH BATHROOM INSTALLED.
REAR OF FIRST FLOOR, STORAGE AREA
AND REAR STAIRS CLOSET
CONSTRUCTED UNDER STAIR. SECOND
FLOOR REAR LARGE BATHROOM WITH
STEAM ROOM INSTALLED. STORAGE
AREA WITH FURNACE ROOM. LARGE
CENTER SPACE WITH PARTITION WALL
DOWN CENTER OF SPACE CREATING
TWO LARGE ROOMS. ONE BEING USED
AS BEDROOM (SLEEPING ROOM)
OTHER USED AS A WORKOUT ROOM.
FRONT OF SECOND FLOOR CONSISTS
OF THREE ROOMS, FIRST IS A LARGE
ROOM WITH ATTACHED BATHROOM,
THE ROOM HAS TWO SEPARATE DOORS
THAT LEAD TO TWO ROOMS WITH
BATHROOMS. (13-32-130, 13-32-290)
FLOOR...INSPECTOR OBSERVED OPEN
STUDDING ON SECOND FLOOR,
SOFFITS FRAMED, SHELVING TYPE
SYSTEMS ALONG WITH NUMEROUS
SHEETS OF UN-HUNG DRYWALL. (13-
12-040, 13-40-010)
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NC4012 Failed to enclose interior stairwell in FRONT STAIRWELL NOT ENCLOSED

building not exceeding three stories in WITH PROPER ONE HOUR
height with partitions with at least one PROTECTION, FIRST FLOOR AND
hour re resistance. (15-8-140) SECOND FLOOR MISSING DOORS. REAR
STAIRWAY FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS
MISSING DOORS AND FIRE
PROTECTION. DANGEROUS AND
HAZARDOUS.

NC9022 Failed to provide partitions or walls of
non-combustible construction or of re-
retardant treated wood within assemblies
of one hour maximum rating in buildings
of Types I-A, I-B, I-C ( re-resistive) or II
(non-combustible) construction. (15-8-
260(a))
PARTITION WALL 2ND FLOOR COVERED
WITH UNTAGGED FIRE RATED
MATERIAL (CAMOUFLAGE MATERIAL
TYPE OF SHEETING USED) DANGEROUS
AND HAZARDOUS.

PL151137 SOUTH SIDE, BACK TO BACK

BATHROOMS - REPLACE WASTE AND
OVER FLOWS TO BOTH TUBS, NO
DRAIN PLUG IN BATHING AREA OF TUB.
(18-29-405.2)

PL157037 Repair or replace defective joints, FIRST FLOOR - KITCHEN SINK AND
connections, and ttings. (18-29-102.3) LAVATORY TRAP ADAPTED TO MAKE A
DEEP SEAL TRAP, RE-PIPE WITH PROPER
TRAPS.

PL171017 Obtain permit for plumbing work before PULL A PLUMBING PERMIT.
undertaking work. (18-29-106.1)

PL231010 Expose plumbing system for inspection EXPOSE ALL PLUMBING FOR
and approval. (18-29-312.1 thru 312.8) INSPECTION.

PL232010 Submit plans to Building, Water, and
Sewer Depts for approval and permit
before constructing, altering, or using
plumbing system. (13-12-080, 13-32-010)
SUBMIT PLANS FOR REVIEW AND
PERMIT FOR FULL GUT REHAB OF
ENTIRE BUILDING. DURING
INSPECTION INSPECTOR FOUND FOUR
BATHROOMS WITH TUBS, SHOWER,
LAVATORIES, A KITCHEN SINK, WASHER
DRAIN, OPEN SITE WASTE AND WATER
HEATER INSTALLED ON BOTH FLOORS
WITHOUT A PERMIT.

PL232040 Remove plumbing xtures, water supply, REMOVE ALL PLUMBING INSTALLED
soil, waste, and vent piping installed WITHOUT A PERMIT.
without permit. (13-12-050, 13-32-010)

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PL234002 Provide proper soil/waste vent pipe REMOVE ALL PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS
material. (18-29-702) USED FOR SOIL, WASTE AND VENT
THROUGHOUT BUILDING.

PL234020 Provide vent pipe within 5 ft of trap. (18-9- EAST END OF BUILDING MECHANICAL
906.1) ROOM - 1 1/2" WASTE ARM TOO FAR
FROM ITS VENT, OVER 5 FT, AND IT IS
CREATING A WET VENT FOR ANOTHER
FIXTURE, INDIVIDUALLY VENT FIXTURES.
(18-29-906.1)

PL234032 Install trap and/or waste and vent pipes. INSTALL AN OPEN SITE WASTE FOR ALL
(18-29-906.1 thru 906.2), (18-29-1002.1) FURNACE CONDENSATE DRAINS
THROUGHOUT BUILDING.

PL235040 Remove saddle hub and connections from SOUTHWEST END OF BUILDING -
house drain soil/waste vent pipe and REMOVE PLASTIC SADDLES TIED INTO
install ttings. (18-29-707.1) THE 4" SOIL STACK AND INSTALL
PROPER MATERIALS AND FITTINGS.

PL236010 Install plumbing xtures of proper EAST END OF BUILDING MECHANICAL

material. (18-29-402) ROOM - INSTALL A SAFE PAN UNDER
THE WATER HEATER AND PIPE DRAIN
TO OPEN SITE WASTE.

PL237020 Provide proper material for water supply REMOVE ALL FLEX WATER SUPPLIES TO
pipe. (18-29-605) ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND INSTALL
COPPER SUPPLIES.

PL239010 Engage licensed and bonded plumbing HIRE A LICENSED PLUMBING

contractor to install plumbing. (18-29- CONTRACTOR TO CORRECT ALL
106.1) PLUMBING VIOLATIONS.

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