Post by Clipper on Jul 17, 2011 14:35:49 GMT -5
www.uticaod.com/latestnews/x1009555444/Major-issues-with-Lansing-St-house-apparently-resolved
The house at 504 Lansing St. has been featured in two O-D articles for frequent codes violations, first in 2008, then again in 2010.
The details
The property originally was owned by Kannitha Prum, of Lowell, Mass., and was vacant for several years. Codes violations led to legal action by the city. Proceedings were dropped when the house was sold in 2009 to its current owner, Alexander S. Keorasmey, of Monsey, who was issued building, electrical and plumbing permits.
Keorasmey and the city signed a contract in December 2009 stating he would complete all necessary work on the property and obtain a certificate of occupancy for it no later than June 1, 2010. The deadline had long since passed and the building still required work.
City codes officers said in September 2010 that action was not necessary because they felt the owner was making acceptable progress on the house.
Keorasmey could not be reached for comment.
Two fires have occurred at the home, the first on July 20, 2010, and most recently on May 8. Both were exterior fires that caused minor damage to the home.
At that time, Keorasmey had tenants living in the home and did not have a certificate of occupancy, according to records.
He was ordered to clear out the building or face contempt charges. Keorasmey pled guilty to charges and paid a $150 fine, according to records.
The future
The house passed inspection with no violations on June 6 and is certified for occupancy. Damage caused by the fire has been repaired.
The building has been made a “hot spot” on the Utica Police Department’s weekly nuisance sweep because of the number of calls the department has received concerning the property, Nuisance Abatement Officer John Able said.
He said the house is up to date on all codes issues and the only problem he has seen is minor littering, which the family that lives there has addressed.
Calls from neighbors, however, say the house regularly has disorderly groups of small children running around it as well as major littering problems, Able said.
“Every time I’ve driven by in the last three weeks, I haven’t found any violations,” he said. “We’re not seeing what’s being reported for whatever reason.”
“If there’s an issue we’ll deal with it,” Able said, but so far they haven’t been able to find any major problems.
Hmmm. TWO FIRES, BOTH EXTERIOR IN NATURE? Sounds to me like the disgruntled NEIGHBORS are trying to burn the place down. I don't think I would be able to sleep at night if I lived in that place. I would be paranoid as hell.
The place looks pretty good from the outside. Looks like although it took a long time, the landlord made a serious investment in making the place liveable and decent looking.
The house at 504 Lansing St. has been featured in two O-D articles for frequent codes violations, first in 2008, then again in 2010.
The details
The property originally was owned by Kannitha Prum, of Lowell, Mass., and was vacant for several years. Codes violations led to legal action by the city. Proceedings were dropped when the house was sold in 2009 to its current owner, Alexander S. Keorasmey, of Monsey, who was issued building, electrical and plumbing permits.
Keorasmey and the city signed a contract in December 2009 stating he would complete all necessary work on the property and obtain a certificate of occupancy for it no later than June 1, 2010. The deadline had long since passed and the building still required work.
City codes officers said in September 2010 that action was not necessary because they felt the owner was making acceptable progress on the house.
Keorasmey could not be reached for comment.
Two fires have occurred at the home, the first on July 20, 2010, and most recently on May 8. Both were exterior fires that caused minor damage to the home.
At that time, Keorasmey had tenants living in the home and did not have a certificate of occupancy, according to records.
He was ordered to clear out the building or face contempt charges. Keorasmey pled guilty to charges and paid a $150 fine, according to records.
The future
The house passed inspection with no violations on June 6 and is certified for occupancy. Damage caused by the fire has been repaired.
The building has been made a “hot spot” on the Utica Police Department’s weekly nuisance sweep because of the number of calls the department has received concerning the property, Nuisance Abatement Officer John Able said.
He said the house is up to date on all codes issues and the only problem he has seen is minor littering, which the family that lives there has addressed.
Calls from neighbors, however, say the house regularly has disorderly groups of small children running around it as well as major littering problems, Able said.
“Every time I’ve driven by in the last three weeks, I haven’t found any violations,” he said. “We’re not seeing what’s being reported for whatever reason.”
“If there’s an issue we’ll deal with it,” Able said, but so far they haven’t been able to find any major problems.
Hmmm. TWO FIRES, BOTH EXTERIOR IN NATURE? Sounds to me like the disgruntled NEIGHBORS are trying to burn the place down. I don't think I would be able to sleep at night if I lived in that place. I would be paranoid as hell.
The place looks pretty good from the outside. Looks like although it took a long time, the landlord made a serious investment in making the place liveable and decent looking.
