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90-1403 0 R I G I NA L � Council File # �f d��`�D'3 Green Sheet # of✓ � RESOLUTION �� CIN O SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �-� � , � Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Services of the City of Saint Paul h�s determined that each of the structures identified in this Resolution constitute a "nuisance" in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the known owners, interested parties and responsible parties have been served, in the manner set forth in the Ordinance, with an Order to either repair each of the structures or have them demolished; and WHEREAS, the publir_ is required to be put on notice of the pending action by the Division of Public Health; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby directs the Division of Public Health to file with the City Clerk, a copy of the Orders it has issued regarding the following desrribed structures and properties, which have been determined to constitute a nuisance: Abstract Property 444 Bidwell Street With easement the N 26 ft of Lot 3 , Blor_k 58 , West St . Paul Blor_ks 1 thru 99 278 Charles Avenue W 3 ft of Lot 8 , Block 21 , Robertson and Van Ettens Addition and in sd Johnsons Addition ex Al1ey, Lot 1 , Johnson' s Addition to Saint Paul , Ramsey Co. , Minn. 969 Dayton Avenue Forepaugh' s Division A. E 40 ft af Lot 5 , Block 1 336 Fuller Avenue Elfelt, Bernheimer & Arnolds Additon to St . Paul W 2%3 of Lot 3 Blk 8 109 Hawthorne Avenue West Wifelburg Hills, Lot 26 , Block 6 0 R I � � ��-��3 GINAL 874 Marion Street Lewis Second Addition Lots 27 & Lot 28 Blk 12 681 Mendota Avenue Otto ' s Subdivision of Block 105 of Lyman Dayton' s Addition to St. Paul , Lot 1 , Block 105 1179 Minnehaha Avenue East � E . C. Bowen' s Addition W 6 ft of Lot 17 and all of Lot 16, Blor_k 2 1066 Seventh Street West F�nch' s Addition to St . Paul , ex 7th Street, Lot 3 Block 3 2044 Springside . Drive Burlington Heights , Division No. 1 , Ramsey County, Minnesota NWly Triangular Part of Lot 9 Being 50 Ft of N L and 38 Ft on W L and all of Lot 8 Blk 10 Torrens Property 1488 Charles Avenue Lot 10, Block 1 , Lyman D. Baird' s Addition . FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes and direrts the City Clerk to file a copy of this Resolution with the Ramsey County Recorder. -�- Yeas Navs Absent Requested by De rtment o : imon rr oswitz " /� ` ��.lU on �— acca ee � ettman � une v i son � By' Form Approved by City At��ey�a� �� Adopted by Council: Date AUG i 4 1990 Adoption �rtified by Council Secretary gy: � '" � By: Approved by Mayor for Submission to Approved by Mayor: Date AUG 1 � 1990 Council BY: C � By: l��Crt"L ��ti�� OBIISNED A�� 2 5 �990 i�, � � � � � � . ;_ , � '�`�s . � �� - Si � W � . • �� , rn r-+ w � • W � C] � O U � �i � �i . ' • ' � I � . � ` � I �� Z N � N � , , O ' .0 ,� � � v�i � � W .� � N .Q � � " :m ' � U c ro ' � o � • +� .� , ,r. 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I further certify that said copy is a true and correct copy of said original and the whole thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota this . , . . , 18th , , , , day of . , . Se.ptember . , , , ,A.D. 19 90 . . . . . . . . r.,C.��.��: . .,�-. . . . . .��=�. . . . . . . City Clerk. ��L- - y>C.'� ''� � f��.r _ . . � �; � j�� 1 �', .- - � ` 7P\�i L�1 I� ��r � ' -� � � ��f� C��er�t �� . �� <� � �, G�`fy af�: ��l .�,. a��" �� s� c,fy �r��/ O,R E G I NA� ' • Council File # �d'�� '�%'�V�S Green Sheet # o�� RESOLUTION � CITY O SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �� , � Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Services of the City of Saint Paul has determined that each of the structures identified in this Resolution constitute a "nuisance" in .accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the known owners, interested parties and responsible parties have .been served, in the manner set forth in the Ordinance, with an Order to either repair each of the structures or have them demolished; and WHEREAS, the public is required to be put on notice of the pending action by the Division of Public Health; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Council of thP City of Saint Paul hereby directs the Division of Public Health to file with the City Clerk, a copy of the Orders it has issued regarding the following described structures and properties, which have been determined to constitute a nuisance: Abstract Property 444 Bidwell Street With easement the N 26 ft of Lot 3, Block 58 , West St . Paul Blocks 1 thru 99 278 Charles Avenue W 3 ft of Lot 8, Block 21, Robertson and Van Ettens Ar]dition and in sd Johnsons Addition ex Alley, Lot 1, Johnson' s Addition to Saint Pau1 , Ramsey Co. , Minn. 969 Dayton Avenue - Forepaugh' s Division A. E 40 ft of Lot 5, Block 1 336 Fuller Avenue Elfelt, Bernheimer & Arnolds Additon to St. Paul W 2/3 of Lot 3 Blk 8 109 Hawthorne Avenue West Wifelburg Hills, Lot 26 , Block 6 � � - � - � �9�-��3 OR1 � I �IAL � 25�60�� 874 Marion Street Lewis Second Addition Lots 27 & Lot 28 Blk 12 681 Mendota Avenue Otto' s Subdivision of Block 105 of Lyman Dayton' s Addition to St. Paul , Lot l , Block 105 1179 Minnehaha Avenue East ' E . C. Bow�n' s Addition W 6 ft of Lot 17 and all of Lot 16, Block 2 1066 Seventh Street West Finch' s Addition to St . Paul , ex 7th Street, Lot 3 Blor_k 3 ', 2044 Springside , Drive Burlington Heights, Division No. 1, Ramsey County, Minnesota NWly Triangular Part of Lot 9 Being 50 Ft of N L and 38 Ft on W L and all of Lot 8 Blk 10 ' Torrens Prop�rty 1488 Charles Avenue ' Lot 10 , Block 1 , Lyman D. Baird' s Addition. ' FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes and directs the City Clerk to file a copy of this , Resolution with the Ramsey County Recorder. _�_ � Yeas Navs Absent Requested by De rtment o : imon v � _ oswitz � /� /� on �- � acca ee � ettman � une v i son � By' �� AU6 1 4 1990 Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date I Adoption ertified by Council Secretary gy; �� ' i BY� Approved by Mayor for Submission to I Approved by Mayor: Date AUG 1 5� 1990 Council By: �.��ti�� By' �� Qt1BtISNED QU G 2 51990 � � . 3 (�►r 9a'��o3 CITY OF SAINT PAUL CITT Ol �o�'~ '� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES � '��1°� �; DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 5510� (612) 292-77�1 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE June 28, 1990 Dennis & Margaret Burandt Tony G. Simon 500 Main Street NE 500 Main Street NE Minneapolis, riN 55413-1926 Minneapolis, MN 55413-1926 RE: 444 Bidwell Street Two story, wood frame, residential structure Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Codes defines as: "any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete eaterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; (a) unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c) having multiple exterior Houcing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it may be ordered torn down by the City. NOTE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the building torn down, then the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must tear the building down on or before July 29, 1990. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable 1 aws. If the work, is not completed or if you have not torn the building down by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to tear down the building. All costs incurred in wrecking the building will be charged against the real estate as a special a6':'�'—��'.4�� ' �� 9o'��a 3 DEFICIENCY LIST - FOR 444 Bidwell Street March 12, 1990 Al1 repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of_ the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C. ) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or nPw installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. Exterior Front of Building 1 . Front steps have cracked and deteriorated areas. Repair or replace steps. 2, Front storm door is missing. Replace or repair storm door. South Side of Building 3 . South" side, exterior wall has some bent and damaged pieces of aluminum siding. Repair damaged siding. 4. Front foundation wall has loose and missing mortar between the foundation blocks. Tuckpoint the front foundation wall. 5 . South side of the roof .is sagged and the shingles are uneven. Repair roof and shingles. North Side of Building 6. Chimney has loose and missing mortar - no visible evidence of a flue liner. Repair chimney and install a flue liner. 7 . Aluminum siding is missing over the right edge of front eave. Replace. 8. North side of roof is sagged and shingles are warped and uneven. Repair roof and shingles. 9, Edge of roof is bowed indicating possible rot or decay. Repair roof and replace all decayed wood. 10. One second floor storm window is missing. Replace. 11 . First floor - window near the rear wall has been broken open. Secure this window. �yo.—�c�a 3 444 Bidwell Street _ Deficiency List March 12, 1990 Page: 2 Exterior - continued Rear of House 12. Second floor storm windows are missing panes. Provide. 13 . First floor has a torn screen. Repair. 14. Screen door is missing self-closing hardware. Replace. 15 . Rear Steps have flaked and deteriorated concrete. Repair steps. Cellar Area 16. Stairway to the cellar has narrow treads. The rise of the steps exceed Code requirements, and the steps lack a handrail. Repair stairway to Code. 17. Support column and beams located near water supply are located in the dirt, �and the beams are shimmed and poorly supported. Properly install support column and beams. 18. Electric light f ixture near stairway is not properly supported to the floor .joist. Properly support the light fixture. 19. Northside foundation wall has loose and missing mortar. Repair foundation. 20. Basement floor lacks a conerete slab, Install a concrete slab where appropriate. 21 . Water heater T.P.R. valve is locked in the open position. Replace T.P.R. valve. 22. Sub-floor under kitchen area has water damaged and decayed wood members. Repair this area. 23 . Floor joists are closer than 18" from dirt in the south half of the cellar area. Temporary shims under the main beam are compressed, and the beam is leaning out of plumb. Provide proper separation between soil and wood and properly install all columns and beams. 24. Stone support columns for main beam have missing and loose rnortar. Repair. 25 . Evidence of moisture seeping through northside foundation wall. Repair this area to keep moisture out. �94'/��3 444 Bidwell Street - Deficiency List March 12, 1990 Page: 3 Kitchen 26. Improperly installed waste and vent for stand pipe for clothes washer. Properly install waste and vent. 27. Unvented waste for kitchen sink, Properly vent kitchen sink waste. 28. Floor covering is worn and has loose and missing pieces. Replace floor covering. 29. Ceiling plaster is missing and the drop ceiling has evidence of water damage. Repair water leak and replace all damaged plaster. 30. Open spliced wires above the kitchen ceiling. Repair wiring. 31 . Electric outlet for electric range is broken and vandalized. Replace or repair. 32. Kitch�n floor is sloped and unlevel. Level floor. Living Room 33. Water staining on east wall. Repair. 34. Floor is sloped and unlevel. Level floor. 35 . Bulged plaster on south living room wall. Repair. � 36. Electric outlet on south wall is pulled loose. Repair. 37, Living room windows are missing sash cords. Replace. 38. Front door is loose fitting within the frame. Repair. 39. Ceiling tiles are sagged and show evidence of water damage. Repair water damage and repair ceiling. First Floor, Rear Bedroom 40 . Damaged wall plaster on south wall. Repair. 41 . Window is missing sash cords and deteriorated. Replace window. 42. Ceiling panels are water damaged and sagged. Repair water lealc and replace damaged panels. G,G��c�Q 3 444 Bidwell Street Deficiency List March 12, 1990 Page: 4 Second Floor 43. Light at top of stairway is missing a globe. Replace. 44. Rear window for second floor hallway is deteriorated and is missing sash cords. Replace or repair this window. Second Floor Hallway 45. Ceiling plaster is pulled loose and falling. Lath is also pulled loose. Repair this ceiling. 46. Ceiling light fixture is pulled loose. Repair or replace. 47. Evidence of fire damage in attic area above second floor entry ha11. Repair all fire damage. 48. Hole in wall between entry hall and bathroom. Repair wall. 49. Electric wire to electric outlet is fire damaged. Replace all fire damaged wires. Northwest Bedroom 50. Extensive damage to the wall plaster and ceiling plaster and lath. Repair. 51 . Electrical wiring is exposed and fire damaged. Replace all fire damaged wiring. 52. Ceiling joists above center of room have a large cut in them, and are cracked and splitting. Replace all damaged joists. 53. Windows lack sash cords and are ill-fitting. Repair or replace. Southwest Bedroom 54. Extensive water damage to the ceiling. Plaster is loose and missing in several areas, Repair. 55 . Windows laclt sash cords. Replace. S6. Wall surfaces are bulged and uneven. Repair. �90`�%3 444 Bidwell Street . _ Deficiency List March 12, 1990 Page: 5 Bathroom 57, Ceiling light lacks a globe cover. Replace. 58. The water service is shut off to bathtub, toilet and sink. Provide water service. 59. Window is deteriorated and lacks sash cords. Repair or replace. 60. Floor tile has open gaps near toilet. Repair. Second F1oor Entry Hallway 61 . Floor slopes toward center. Level the floor. General Repair 62. Water for structure is turned off. Provide water. 63. Electric for structure is turned off. Provide electricity. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for whicYi you may qualify, Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan officer. . . 1.,��o—f�{a3 ��,rr,,y CITY OF SAINT PAUL o x DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES e�� "�010 � DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-77�1 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE May 24, 1990 Yehia l . Ibrahim Yellia lUrahirr� 290 Sherhurne Ave 1903 Silver Bell Road +'�220 St. Paul, MN 55103 Eaban, MN 55122-31?' First Banlc Minneapolis Attn: Margaret Larsot� lst Bank Place MPFE Q900 Minneapolis, MN 55480 RE: 278 Charles Avenue Resid_ential Structure Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of PLiblic Health has determined that the above noted buildin; is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Codes defines as: "any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three {3) years or any build.ing or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; (a) unsecured, or ' (b? boarded, or (c) having rnultiple exterior Housing Cod.e or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Hurnan Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Leoislative Code." The ordinance further states that ai� aband.oned build.ing is a nui�ance and. it may be ordered torn down by the City. NUTE: If you do not want to have the City begin dction to have the building torn down, then the attached list of defici_encies must be repaired. or you mu.st. tear the building d.own on or before June 2b, 1990, Any repair or demolition n�u.st be completed in accoi�dance w�.11_ all �pplicarlF. laws. a�''��=^Y"•5 ��1��3 278 Charles Avenue — Abandoned Building Notice May 24, 1990 Paoe: 2 If the work, is not completed or if you have not torn the building down by t11e above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to tear dowi� the buildir�g. All costs incurred. iti wrecking the building will be charged ag�.inst the real estate as a�special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. The Citv Council raill schedule a public hearino to considPr if the building should be torn down. If � public hearing becomes necessary, you will be notified of the time and date of the hParing and you wil]. be allowed to present evidence to the City Council. A copy of this order will be kept on file in thP City Clerk' s Office and a Resolution declarino this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Cornpliance with the attached. list of deficiencies will remove your buildino from the list of abandoned buildin;s but it does not mean that the building cornplies will all applicable Housing and Building Codes. The date for compliance with these orders shall not be extended unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. If you wish to have the City tear down your building, you ir�av do so i�y requestin; a consent form be sent to you from our office, signing it and returning it to us, However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign the form before the City can tear the building down without a City Council ord.er. Also be aware that the cost of the dernolition, if performed by the City, would bPCOme a special assessment against the property. If you have any ��uestions about this order, please contact the Vacant Build.ing Section at (612?298-4153 . Sincerely, ' ,��•�-, � Steven R. Roy Environmental Health Program Supervisor SRR:jm Enclosure C: Warren Frost Plannin� �nd. Economic Developrnent ��►p�l��3 DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 278 Charles Avenue May 9, 1990 All r.epairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Pem�its rnust be obtained where changes andJor additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current. National Electrical Code (N.E.C. ) requirerrients. Some plwnbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or pipi_ng involved. A permit is required. ior any repair or new installation. Permits rnay be obta.ined fro�r� the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. FIRST FLOOR Downstairs Living Room l . There is only one electrical outlet. Provide additional electrical outlet. 3 . Door is vand.alized to this apartment and loelcs are brolcen out. Provide proper door and locks. 4. Paint is peeling on all walls, some cracks in plaster on all walls and ceiling. Repair. 5 . Floor is dirty. Properly clean. 6. Windows are broken out and boarded. Repair windows and remove boards. Kitchen 7 . Ceiling has flalcing paint and cracks in plaster. Repair and paint. 8. Electrical outlet lacks cover plate. Provide cover plate. 9. Walls have peeling paii�t and cracks in plaster and chows signs of water damage. Repair. 10 . Windows are broken and boarded. Repair windows and rernovP board.s. 11 . Kitchen cabinets are broken and half torn off the wall. Repair. 12. Stove is dirty. Clean stove and. rnake any repairs or� replace. 13 . Floor covering is filthy and tile is peeling in places. Replace floor covering. Hallway 14. Sions of extreme water d.amage, plaster is falling frorn the ceiling, all walls have cracked plaster and peeling paint. Repair- and paini.. a_��3 ��9 278 Charles Avenue — Deficiency List May 9, 1990 Pabe: 2 Bathroom - 15 . Signs of extreme water darnage, ceiling is collapsed, walls have broken and missing plaster and peeling paint. Repair. 16. Light fixture is missing and there are exposed wires, Repair. East Side Bedroom ]7. Damaged light fixture. Replace. 18. Al1 walls have cracked plaster and peeling paint. Repair. 19. Bed.roorn closet has d.arnaged light fixture. Replace or repair. 20. Carpet is filthy and smells of cat urine. Replace or clean properly. South Side Bedroom 21 . Signs of water damage and craciced pl�.ster and peeling paint on walls ai�d ceiling. Repair, 22. No electrical outlets in the room. Provid.e at least ta�o electrical outlets. 23 . Bedroom closet shows signs of extreme water darriage, missing plaster and peeling paint. Repair. 24. Carpet in room is extremely soiled. and smells of cat urine. Replace or clean properly. 25. Primary door on south side is vandaliz�d, has broken glass and lacics locks. Replace or repair door and provide proper locks. 26. South sid.e porch is extremely dilapidated and appears to have a service drop going through this addition to the main part of the house. Remove south side porch, or repair and move service wires to a location in accordance with National Electrical Code Standards. Hallway to Second Floor 2i. Sorne steps are cracked. and loose and. the covering is peeling. Repair and replace covering. 28. Stairs lack handrails. Provide proper handrails. 29. Electric meters are inside t11e house. RP_]7IOVP_ to outside of the house. 30. 30 amp service fuse box lack.s any fuses and ma,y need repair. Upgrade electrical system to National Electrical Code Standards. � qa-,,�o�� 278 Charles Avenue - Deficiency List May 9, 1990 Page: 3 UPSTAIRS North side room used as living room. 31 . Light fixture is damaged. Repair or replace. 32. Wal.ls shows sorne signs of water damage. Repair and paint. 33 . Large holes in the east side wall in the plaster. Repaii. 34. Floor covering is filthy and rnoldy. Replace 35 . Room only has one electrical outlet. Provide additional outlet. 36. Windows are brolcen or missing. RPpair windows and replace glass. Dining Room 37. Ceiling shows signs of water dama�e and has holes, Repair and paint. 38. Plaster walls have holes. Repair and paint . 39. Room only has one electrical outl�t. Provide ad.ditional outlet. 40. Wir�dows are broken and in need_ of repair. Repair and replace glass. 41 . Carpet is filthy and. rnoldy. Replace and provid.e propei floor covering. Kztchen 42. Ceiling is soot coverPd and has cracks and is not finished. Repair and paint. 43 . Walls are filthy, wallpaper is peeling. Repair. 44, There is an open gas outlPt. Properly cap. 45 . Tl�ere is exposed electrical wiring in a junctior� box on the north side. Cover. 46. Fi�tures are generally filthy, Clean. 4? . Kitchen cabinets �re broken and in need of repair. Repair or replace. 48. Tile floor covering is filthy and is cracked and peeling in places. Replace. �qo-��°�3 278 Charle� Avenue - Deficiency List May 9, 1990 � Page: 4 Hallway 49. Walls and. ceilings shows signs of water darnage. Repair. Bathroom 50. Light fixture is damaged. Repair or replace. 51 . Walls and ceiling shows si;ns of water damabe. Repair. 52. Fixtures are filthy. Froperly clean. 53 . Floor covering is damaged and peelino. Replace. 54. Bathroom sink has illegal S-trap. Repair to code. 55 . Bathroom lacks electrical outlet. Provide G.F.I. outlet t.o code. 56. Toilet trap is dry and the tank is cracked. Replace toilet. 57. Toilet sits on a raised section of the flcor. Repair. South Side Bedroom 58. Walls have loose and peeling plaster. Repair and replace. 59. Room lacks electrical outlets. Provide at least two electrical outlets to code. 60. Light switch lacks cover plate. Provide cover plate. 61 . Windows are broken and in need of repair. Repair and replace glass. 62. Floor covering is filthy �nd has animai feces and smell strongly of urine. Replace. Second Floor Hallway at Top of Stairs 63. Lacks electrical light fiature and has exposed wiring. Provide proper fixture or repair wiring to cod.e. 64. Switch lacks cover plate. Provide cover plate. 65 . Walls have cracks iri the plaster. Repair. � � l�a-i�� ,,,o+ CITY OF SAINT PAUL o� 'Y DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES � �� ; DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 (6�2) 292-7711 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR May 29 , 1990 Mabel I' . Carter Yehia lbrahim 1362 Wynne Avenue 1903 Silver B�11 Road #220 St . Paul , MN 55108-2650 Eagan, MN 55122 Yehia lbrahim 800 12th Street NW Moore, OI< 73160 Dear Property Owners : On May 11 , 1990 , an inspection of your property lor_ated at 969 Dayi�on Avenue, was conducted. You are hereby notifiPd to correct or eliminate the following violations of the S�int Paul Housing and/or Building Codes noted at the above adclress : See attached list of def iciencies. A reinspertion will be condur_ted on or about June 29 , 1990 , at which time we expect the above violations to be corrected . Failure to comply may necessitate Court action . All repairs and new installations must be made in accordancP with the appropriate codPS . Permits mus� be obtained where required . Changes and/or additions to an electrical system may require upgrading of the service size to present National Electriral Code Requirements . Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445 , City Hall . If you fecl that the corrections requir�d are unreasonable or will create a financial hardship, we recommend that you mal�e appl.ication to the Board of Appeals , except in r_.ases of emergency pursuant to Chapter 34 . 18 t5 ) St . Paul Legislative Code, within Thirty ( 30 ) calendar days after the date of this letter . You may contact �.he Board of Ap�eals by calling 292-7775 . a6��'��"—�..$ � `��3 969 Dayton Avenue _ May 29 , 1990 Page . 2 Sh��uld you have any questions concerning th�se violations or tl��eir abatement, please r_all Stev�n R . Rr�y, at 292-7771 betwe�n 8 : 00 and 9 : 00 a .m. Yours truly , �C _va.._ � - Steven R . R Environment Health Program Supervisor SRR: jm . r a_�� ,r, CITY OF SA NT AUL ,�°` ��; DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ;. �� o DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH . S55 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 5510� (612) 292-77�1 )AMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED_BUILDING NOTICE May 29 , 1990 Mabel F . Carter Yehia lbrahim 1362 Wynne Avenue 1903 Silver Bell Road #220 St . Paul , MN 55108-2650 Eagan, MN 55122 Yehia lbrahim 800 12th Strect NW Moore , OK 73160 RE: 969 Dayton Avenue Wood Frame, Residential Strur_ture Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has det�rmined that the above noted building is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Codes defines as : "any building or portion of a building whir_h has stood with an incomplete exterior. shell for longer than three ( 3 ) yPars or any building or portion thereof which 11as st�od unoccupied for longer than one ( 1 ) year and which meets on� oi- more of the following criteria; (a ) unsecured, or (b ) boarded, or (c ) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations , or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant. to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Cod� . " ThP ordinance further statcs that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it may be ordered torn down by the City . NOTE: If you do not. war�t to have the City becfin action to ha�°e t.he building torn down, then the attached list of �P_f1C1P_I1C1P_S must b�� repaired or youu must tear the buildirig down on or before June 29 , 1990 . Any repair or demolition must be campleted in ar_r_ordanre will all applicable la�,�s . .;�-^�.d�.5 ��p�/4�p3 969 Dayton Avenue . May 29 , 1990 Page : 2 If the wor]{, is not completed or i.f you have not torn the l�uilding down by the abovc. date � tI1E Division of Public Health will r_ efer this matter to the City Council to rer_eive authority to tear down the building . All costs inrurred in wrecicing the build.in.g will be charged against the real estate as a special assessrnent to be rollected in the same manner as i�axes . The City Cc�uncil will srhedule a pub].ic hearing to consid�r if the buiJ.ding should be torn down . If a public hearing becomes necrssary , you will be notified of the time and date of the hearing an�l you will r�e allowed to present evidence to the City Council . A co�y of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk' s Office and a Resc�lution declaring this property to bP a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder ' s nffice . Compliance with the attached list of_ deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned builclings but it does not rnean that the building compliPS will all app_licable Housing and Building C�des . The dat.e for r_ompliance with these arders shall not be e?�tencled unless yc�u rec�ive written approval from the Division. af Pizblic Health . If you caish to hav� the City tear down yaur building , you may do so by requesting a consent form be sent to you from our office , signing it and returning it to us . However , please be a.caa.re that all owners and interested parties must sign t�he foi-m before the City can tear the building down without a City Council order . Also be aware that the cost of the demolition, if perform�d by the City , would became a special assessment against the property . If you have any questions about this order , please contact the Vacant Building Ser_tion at. ( 612 ) 298-4153 . Sincerely, ,G��,,-. � Steven R . Ray Environmental Health Program Manager SRR : jm En.closure C : Warren Frost Planning and Er_.onomic DeveloL�ment ��90-�� D�FICIENCY LIST FOR 969 Dayton Avenue May 11, 1990 Al1 repairs and new installations rnust be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. �-ennits must be obtained where changes andlor additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical CodP tN.E.C. ) requirernents. Sorne plumbing repairs rr�ay necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is r-equired for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained frorn the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445 , City Hall . Cellar l . Stairway is steep, (the risP exceeds the height allowed. by code) ; stairway lacics proper handrails. Provide. 2. Cellar floor has unfinished dirt areas. Provide a proper concrete f loor. 3 . Open waste c1Pan-out by water rneter in water meter pit. Properly seal the clean-out. 4. Water suppl.y pipe by water meter is broken in half. Repl�.ce damaged water pipe. 5 . Ceiling light near water meter pit is pulled loose and has exposed wires. Repair in accordance with the National Electrical Code. 6. Plastic water supply pipes inadequately and improperly supported in cellar areas. Properly support all water piping . 7 . Water heater has an improper elbow at base of drop pipe for T.P,R. valve. Remove elbow and eliminate all •threaded ends from the drop pipe. 8. Vent connector is back-pitched. 9. Improper flexible connector-s from the water supply to the water. heater. Replace with approved water piping. 10. Water heater disconnected and the water supply shutoff, Properly connect the water heater to the water piping systern. 11 . Radiator pipes are broken and l�ave missing pieces. Replace all brolcen aild/or rnissing radiator pipes. 12. Weil McClain hot water boiler is shutoff. Properly clean and service boiler. 13 . Rusted areas on burners for the boiler. Properly clean and service the burners. �ya-��`3 969 Dayton Avenue - Deficiency List May 11 , 1990 Page. 2 Cellar - continued: 14. Irnproper flexible gas connector extend.ing from the basement to the first floor. Replace with approved gas piping. 15 . Foundation has loose and rnissing rnortar and needs tucic pointing. Repair all damaged areas. 16. Two support colurnns are ernbedded in the dirt , possible decay at the ends. Provide a proper plinth block at the base of the columns. 17 , Several floor joists are damaged on the west side of the house (joists are cut and spliced, cracked and sagged) . Replace all damaged floor joists. FIRST FLOOR Utility Room 18. The ceiling plaster has been removed, exposing the second floor, floor joists. Replace all ceiling plaster. 19. The west sid.e window is broken and opei� to trespass. Replace the window glass. 20. The electric service panel located in the kitchen has the cover removed and is not operable. Some branch circuits are overfused. Repair all overfusing, replace the cover and restore the electric service. 21 . Floor is deteriorated and sagged. Repair and level the floor. Kitchen 22. There is evidence of water damage (staining and. sagged sheetrock) on ceiling. Repair all water darnage, 23 . The windows are deteriorated; one window is missing a bottom sash and one window is boarded over. Replace or repair windows. 24. The room lacks an ad.equate number of electrical outlets. Provide the required number of electric outlets. Rear Bathroom 25 . Floor is sagged. Properl,y l�vel and support the floor. 26. Shower stall is deterio7-ated and rusted. Replace shower stall. �,�1�'/!�d 3 969 Dayton Avenue - Deficiency List _ May 11 , 1990 Page: 3 Rear Bathroom - continued: 27 . Toilet has a submerged filler and has a dry trap. F'roperly connect toilet to the water supply. Dining Room 28. The ceiling h�s evidence of water damage. Repair the water l.ealc and repair the ceilin�. 29. The floor has water damage and is sagbed and settled. Repair floor. 30. The furnace thermostat is broken. Replace the thermostat. 31 . The windows are deteriorated and one window is missing both the top and bottom sashes and is boarded over. Replace the windows and remove the boards. 32. There is an improperly installed smoke detector. Properly install the smoke detector in accordance with applicable requirements. 33 . The radiator is disconnected. Reconnect the radiator. 34. The windows have broken sash cords. Replace the sash cords. 35 . The room lacks adequate number of electrical outlets. Provide an adequate number of outlets to comply with the Saint Paul Housing Code. Front Room - East Side 36. The windows have broken glass and rnissing sashes and are boarded over. Repair or replace the windows and remove the boards. 37. The door lead.ing into front livir�g room has fire damage. Replace this door. 38. The floor is sagged. Repair and level this floor. 39. ThP ceiling is sagged. Repair the ceiling. 40. The room lacks an adequate nw�nber of electrical outlets. Provide an adequate number of outlets to comply with the Saint Pau7. Housing Code. West Side - Center Bedroom 41 . The windows are boarded over �nd vandalized. Repair or replace the windows and remove the boards. �� /��3 969 Dayton Avenue - Deficiency List _ May 11 , 1990 Page: 4 West Side - Center Bedroom - continued: 42. The floor is sagged. Repair and level t11e floor. 43 . The walls have plaster damage. Replace or repair all damaged p].aster. 44, The ceiling light is broken. Replace the ceiling li;ht. 45 . The radiator is missing. Replace the radiator. 46. The room lacks adequate number of electrical outlets. Provide an adequate number of outlets to cornply with the Saint Paul Housin� Code. Front Entry 47 . Fire damage to walls, door, windows, floor and ceil.in�. Repair all fire damaged areas. 48. West side windows - both windows are fire damaged and one caiiidow is boarded over. Repair or replace the windows and remove the boards. 49. Fire damage to electrical outlets, fixtures and exposed electrical wiring. Replace all fire damaged electrical outlets, filturPS and wiring. Front Entry Foyer to Second Floor 50. Fire damage to walls and ceiling. Fire debris on floor and steps. Replace all fire damaged areas and remove fire d.ebris. 51 . Fire damage to the treads, handrails and guardrails, Some portions are rnissing. Replace all fire damaged or missing portions. SECOND FLOOR South West Corner Room 52. Smoke and water damage to the wal].s, ceiling and floors. Repair or replace all smoke and water damabed areas. 53 . Sections of ceiling plaster are rnissin� or hanging loose. Replace all damaoed ceiling plaster. 54. The wall light. is pulled loose and. ha� e?�posed wires, Replace the caa].1 light in accordance with the Nat.ional Electrical. Code. 55 . The front window is vandalized and mi�sing blass, Replace the front window. ��9�`�r��3 969 Dayton Avenue - Deficiency List _ May 11 , 1990 Page: 5 Fron.t Room 56. Smoke and water darnage to the walls and ceiling. Repair or replace all smoke and water damaged areas. 57. The floor is sagged. Repair and level the floor. 58. There are eaposed electrical wires on the rear wall of the roo�r!. Replace all darr�aged electrical wiring. 59. The windows are vandalized and fire damaged, lack glass and sash cords. Replace or repair the windows. 60. ThP ceiling light fixt.ure is missing and has exposed electric�l wires. Repl�ce the ceilinb light or properly cap all P_XjJOSPCj. W1Y111�. H�llway 61 . Fire and water damage to the ceilin� and walls, Repair or replace all fire damaged areas. 62. The plaster is missing and hanging loose iz1 several spots, Replace all damaged or missing plaster. 63 . The floor area is covered with fire debris. Rernove all fire d_ebris. East Side Bedroom Near the South End of the House 64. Smoke, fire and heat darnage to wallc, ceilings and electrical wiring. Replace or repair all damaged areas. 65 . The ceiling light is hanging loose and has exposed wires. Replace or repair the ceilinb libht. 66. Holes in the paster on the walls. Replace or repair the wa].1 plaster. 67 . The electrical outlet has eaposed wires. Repair. 68. The wind.ows are fire and. heat damabed, have broken and mi�sing panes and the sashes are damaged. Replace or repair the windows. West Side Bedroom Near the Front of the House 69. Smoke, heat and fire d.amage to the wall� and ceilinos. Replace or repair al1 d.ama�ed. areas. 70 . The exposed electrical wiring is heat and srnolce d.arr�aged. Replace all d�maged electric wiring. ��a'��a�.� 969 Dayton Avenue - Deficiency List _ May 11 , 1990 Page: 6 West Side Bedroom Near the Front of the House - continued 71 . The floor is saghed and is covered wii:h fire debris. Repair_and level the floor and remove all fire debris. 72. The window is fire damaged and vandalized. Replace ar repair the window. 73 . The radiator is missing. Replace the radiator. North East Corner Kitchen 74. Srnoke and heat damage to walls and. ceiling. The windows have hea.t damage and are missino glass. Repair or replace all darnabed areas on the wall �nd ceiling. Repair or replace the windows. 75 . The floor is covered with fire debris. Remove the debris. 76. The kitchen sink and counters are heat damaged and covered with soot . Repair and clean the kitchen. Rear Bathroom 77. Heat and srnoke darnage to the walls and. ceilings. Repa.ir or replace all damaged areas. 78. Water damage to the ceiling. The ceiling plaster is sa�ged_. Repair or replace all damaged ceiling areas. 79. The water is disconnected to the plumbing fixtures. Provid.e water service. ' Hallway to Attic Stairs 80. The plastic uaste and vent pipes are rnelted and. inoperablP. Replac� all damaged waste and vent pipes. 81 . The stairs to the attic h�ve smoke and heat damage. Repair all smoke and heat damage. 82. The plastic waste pipes conr�ected to rnain vent �tack in attic are sao�ed. and heat damabed. Replace all darnaged pipes. 83 . The attic winciows are v�ndalized. ai�d allow the elernents to enter. Repair or replace. 84. There is water darnage to the roof sheathing arou.nd the rr!ain chimney. Replace all damaoed roof sheathing. �.yo-��3 969 Dayton Avenue - DPf_iciency List May 11 , 1990 Page: 7 Hallway to Attic Stairs - continued: 85 . Smoke darr�age to the walls irl the attic area. Repair all smoke damage. 86. The attic stairway lacks an approved handrail. Provide. 87. The treads are narrow and steep. Repair or replace the stairway to cornply with the rise and. run requirements of the code. EXT�RIOR Rear Porch 88. The floor is sloped away frorn the main house. Properly support this porch. 89. There is exten�ion cord wiring leading to the OtltS1CIP_ light� and the garabe. Remo�Te all illegal wiring. 90. The windows are vandalized. Repair c�r replace all darna�ecl windows. 91 . The rear entry door is r.emoved from the hinges. Replace this door. Front Porch Roof 92. The roof has a hole in the sheathing. Repair this roof . East Side Porch 93 . Sagged and deteriorated support posts and columns, RPplace all. d.�maoed wood. ' 94. The floor is sagged. Repair azzd leve_1 this flaor. 95 . The porch is severely decayed at the bottom of thP columns and is leaning out of plurnb �nd beginning to collapse. Repair, rernove or replace this porch. General 96. The windows in general are rr!issing putty and have rotted and C1PCa}�P_C�. �.reas. Replace all darnaged windows. 97 . The downspouts and outters are disconi�ected and. pulled loo�e. Rep].ace all damaoed sections. 98. The stucco siding is cracic.ed and bulged on west �ide near rear of building. Repair all d�maoed areas. C,�9a��O3 969 Dayton Avenue - Deficiericy List May 11 , 1990 Page: 8 General - continued: 99. The front siding, above second floor, is water darnaged and has j�1P_CPS missing. Repa.ir all damaged areas. 100 . The chirruley has missing mortar and is leaning out of plurnb. Repair this chimney. Garage 101 . The garage has decayed siding at the base and the siding is pu].l�d loose in some areas. Repair all damaged siding. 102. The roof shingles are deteriorated and are pulled loose at rear of the garage. Repair �11 d�maoed roof areas. 103. The rear li�ht is connected with eatension cord wiring. Replace this light, remove all extension wiring. 104. Improper extension cord wiring to the garaoe, Rernove all in�proper extension cord wiring. 105 . The garage has decayed areas on the eaves. Repair or repl_ace all damaged areas. MISCELLANEOUS 106. The electric service is disconi7ected. Provide electric. 107. The gas service is disconnected. Provide natural gas. 108. The water service is disconnected. Provide water. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to c�mply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation prograrr�s for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is �vailable from the Department of Planning and Econornic Developrnent, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105 . Ask to speak to a loan officer. � � (�qo-��o 3 �.t>o. CITY OF SAINT PAUL �°` � �- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES a� *; �,% iiii�ii��ii o� �� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minneso[a 55101 (612) 292-771'I JAMES SCHEIBEL � MAYOR ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE May 24, 1990 Maxim Rossini Partnership Fresh Investrnent Co. 5353 Gamble Drive ��150 300 lst Ave North Minneapolis, MN 55416-1539 Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55401-1630 Trans-Ohio Savinos Bank Spectium Field P.O. Box 93749 E'.0. Box 586h9 1250 Superior Avenu.e Salt Lake City, Utah 84158-0669 Cleveland., Ohio 44114 RE: 336 Fuller Avenue Residential Structure Dear Sir or Madam: ThP Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Codes defines as: "any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longPr than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; (a) unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c} having multiple exterior Housirig Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursu�nt to Chapter 34 of the Sair�t Pau.l Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it may be ordered torn down by the City. NOTE: If you do not w�ant to have the City begin action to have the bui].d.ing torn down, then the a.ttaclled list of d.eficiencies must be repaired or you must tear the buildinc down on or before June 25, 1990 . Any repair or demolition rnU.st be completed in accordance will all applicable laws. .o.-�-�.,� �,.:.....,�....�>�...�..a�>_.__. � � �q��3 336 Fi�ller - Abandoned Building Notice May 24, 1990 . . Page: 2 If the work, is not completed or if you have not torn the build.ing down by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to tear down the building. Al]. costs incurred. in wrecki_ng the building will be charoed againsC the real estate as a�special dssessment to be collected in the came rnanner as taxes. The City Council will schedule a public hearing to consider if the building should be torn down. If a public hearing becomes necessary, you will be notified of the time and d.ate of the hearing and you will be allowed to present evidence to the City Council. A copy of_ this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Off ice and a Resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building frorn the list of abandoned buildings but it does iiot rnean that the building complies will all applicable Housing and Building Codes. The date for compliance with these orders shall not k�e extend.ed unless you receive written approval from the Division of Pu.hlic Health. If you wish to have the City tear down your building, you m�.y do so by requesting a consent form be sent to you from our office, signing it and returning it to us, However, please be aware that all owners and inter�sted parties must sign the form before the City can tear the building d.own without a City Council order. Also be aware that the cost of thP demolition, if performed by thP City, would become a special assessment against the propert��. If you have any questions about this order, please contact the Vacant Build:ing Section at (612)298-4153 . Sincerely, • . � �s�� Steven R. Roy Environrnental Health Program Supervisor SRR:jm Enclosure C: Warren Frost Planning and Econornic Development ��d,/�jo3 DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 33G Fuller Avenue May 21, 1990 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Perrnits must be obtained where changes and./or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current IVational Electrical Code (N.E.C. ) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may iiecessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is iequired for any repair or new installation. Permits rnay be obtained frorn the Building Inspection and Desi;n Division, Room 445, City Hall , INTERIOR Second Floor South Side Bedroom 1 . There is human feces in the closet. Remove and sanitize floor. 2. Cracked and missing plaster on the south side wall. Repair or replace. 3. Floor boards are warped. Repair or replace. Second Floor Center Bedroom 4. Cracked. plaster on walls. Repair or rep.lace Second Floor Bathroom 5 . Toilet trap is dry, Provide a water seal. 6. Unvented S-trap on handsink. Inst�.11 waste and vent in accordance with the plumbing code. 7. Light fixture above handsink lacks globe. Provide a globe. 8. Plaster is peeling off walls. Repair. Attic 9. BrolcPn out south side window. Replac�. 10. Sorne boards on attic floor are missing or cracked. Repair or replac.e. 11 . Stairway to attic lacks handrail. Provide a handrail. Second Floor North West Corner Bedroom 12. Light switch lacks cover plate. Provid.e. Second Floor North East Corner Bedroom 13 . Plaster is peeling off walls. Repair or replace. �9°'��3 336 Fuller Avenue - Deficiency List _ May 21 , 1990 Page: 2 Second Floor Hallway 14. Pieces missing from hardwood floor. Replace. 15 , S�r�oke detector at top of stairs is non-functional. Repair or replace. Second Floor South Side Bedroom 15. Floor is un-level and warped. Repair floor to a level condition. Second Floor General 17 . Walls and ceiling are filthy and. in need. of rnaintenance, paint and cleaninb. Repair and clean. 18. Internal stairway frorri first and second floor lacics full length handrail. Provide. First Floor Kitchen 19. Floor is filthy,m dirty, un-level. Clean and repair floor to a level condition. 20. Kitchen sink has unvented S-trap. Install waste and vent. in accordance with the plumbing code. 21 . Kitchen sink is dirty and filthy. Clean. 22. Walls in kitchen are dirty and filthy. Clean. First Floor Dining Room • 23. Broken sash cord on east side window. Replace. 24. Walls have cracked plaster and hole in wall plaster. Repair or replace. 25 . Loose and exposed electrir_ wires. Repair. 26. Missing sash cords on west side windows. Repair. 27. Walls are dirty, filthy and require paint. Maint.ain i.n a woi-kmanlike state. First Floor Living Room 28. Cracked plaster on walls. Repair. 29. Holes in placter. Repair. �9a'i�{o.� 336 Fuller Avenue - Deficiency List May 21, 1990 Page: 3 First Floor Living Room - continued 30. Exposed wood lath. Repair. 31 . Walls are dirty, filthy and need. maintenance. Clean and. repair. 32. Walls are un-level. Repair. 33 . Double hung windows are nailed. shut. Malc� windotas openable. First Floor Front Hallway 34. Walls are filthy and dirty and. in need of rnaintenance. Clean and repair. 35. Cracked and damaged plaster on walls. Repair. Basement stairway 36. Ceiling and wall areas have cracked and deteriorated plaster. Requires maintenance. Repair. Basement 37. Flue pipe disconnected on hot water heater. Reconr�ect. 38. Waste pipe in basement has reducer. Repair. 39. Crawl space access hole is not screened. Provid.e screenin�. EXTERIOR General 40. Rear porch and stairway lacks handrail and guardrail. Provide legal handrail and guardrail. 41 . Peeling and. flaking paint on exterior wood sid.inG. Remove all loose, peeling and flakino paint and provide a protective covering. 42. Foundation has cracks, brolcen and missin� mortar. Repair. 43 . Window frames have loc�se, peelin� and ctlipped. paint. Remove all loose, peelir�o and flalcing paint and provide a protective covering. 44. Evidenee of rodent infestation; gaining access through west side basement window. E�;terminate rod.ents and repair house to a rodent-proof condition. � �9a,��o,� 336 Fuller Avenue - Deticiency List May 21 , 1990 Page: 4 Exterior - General; continued: 45 . Front porch and stairs; guardr�.il is broken, detached frorn building. Repair to CodP. 46. Ot7e front attic window is missing. Provide. 47 . Sill plate is r°otted znd deteriorated. Repair or replace. 48. Rodent access hole on south side second. floor. Repair wall to a rodent- proof condition. 49. Chimney lacks lega2 liner or liner does not meet rniriimum tleight requirement. Provide. 50 . Chi?nney has rnissing mortar. Repair. 51 . Tree growing out of foundation on sou.th side. Remove. West Side 52. Missin� soffit and f ascia, deterioratecl roof sheathing boards. Repair. 53 . Roof sheathing boards water damaged. Repair or replace. 54. Soffit is water darnaged, rotted. and cracked. Repair or replace. 55 . Fascia is craciced. Repair or replace, 56. Uncapped rain lead.er. Cap. 57 . Sorne wood sidin� is not protected rom water. Provide all untreated wood with a water protective covering. 58. Siding; peeling, loose, chipped paint and bare wood_. Remove al.l loose, peeling and flaking paint and provide a protective covering to all untreated wood. BASIC FACILITIES 59. No gas, water or electric service. Provid.e. If you. are unable to fin�nce the correction or rPhabilit�.tion of the piemises to cornplv with this order, there are ctate and. local rehabilit�tior� probrarns for which you. may qualify. Information about t.hese programs is a��ailable frore the Departrner�t of Planniiig ai�d Economic Developmer�t , Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105 . Ask to spealc to a loan officer. . . ��o'��a� .� � �� :�;�,,a CITY O,F SAINT PAUL �;`� f .°�F DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES e; uui��uu� s �:,; "" ��' " c� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH F� 555 Cedar Stree[, Saint Paul, ��linnesota SS101 �,�.�i:,e:.,,.� (6l2) 292-7711 George Latimer Mayor August 4 , 1989 Maxim Rossini Partnership Fresh Investment Co - 5353 Gamble Drive ( 150 ) 300 lst Ave . No . ( Suite 20� ) Mpls . , �1n . 55416 �1pls . , Mn . 55401 Dear Property Owner : This letter is to inform you that since the improvements needed to bring your property at 336 Fuller Avenue� into compliance with the Saint Paul Housing Code have not been completed � it will be necessary for us to placard the property as "Unfit for Human Habitation" on August 7 , 1989, and order it vacated by no later than August 9, 1989 . If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order-, there are State and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualif� • You may contact the Board of Appeals for appeals information at 292-7775 . If you intend to appeal this notice, you must file the appeal within 1� days of the date of this notice - Yours trul . � ��-- , hn Betz, Supervisor of �Housing Inspection JB/msg c : Housing Information Office, 25 W . 4th Marland Mork, Welfare Dept • , 16� E - Kellogg Vacant Building Program . -�ii�°��3 ��^;;�,� C I TY O,F S I N PA L �� '� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �; .�� .; ""�'�'y"'�< DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �`'��„��`.�,F-s`� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55�0� (6"12) 292-7711 George �atimer NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION ' ►�1�yor AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION August 4 , 1989 Maxim Rossini Partnership Fresh Investment Co • 5353 Gamble Drive ( 150 ) 3�0 lst Ave . No • ( Suite 200 ) Mpls - , MN . 55416 flpls . , Mn • 55401 Dear Property Owner � The Division of Public Health� Section of Housing Code Enforcement of the City of Saint Paul � flinnesota has found that the dwelling and premises at 336 Fuller Avenue is ^Unfit for Human Habitation" due to the need of repairs and/or defects in the drainage, plumbing, lighting, or constructi of said dwelling and premises, and/or for other causes affecting public health . If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order , there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify . You may contact the Board of Appeals at 292-7775 - If you intend to appeal this notice, you must file the appeal within 10 days of the date of this notice . All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes . Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Code requirements . Some plumbing repairs may necessitat updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved . A permit is required for any repairs or new installation • Permits may be obtained from the Division of Bu.ilding Code Enforcement , Room 445 City Hall • The following repairs and/or improvements are required before this dwelling may be reoccupied � EXTERIOR/GENERAL 1 • Rear porch and stairway lacks handrail and guardrail . Provide legal handrail and guardrail . 2 . Foundation has cracks , broken and missing mortar . Repair . 3 • Evidence of rodent infestation . Gaining access through west side basement window . Exterminate rodents and repair house to a rodent- proof condition . 4 . Front porch and stairs - guardrail is broken � deteached from building • Repair to Code • 5 . One front attic window is missing - Provide . 6 • Sill plate is rotted and deteriorated . Repair or replace . 7 . Rodent access hole on south side �, second floor . Repair wall to a rodent-proof condition • � _z_ �9�-��°3 EXTERIOR/GENERAL (cont- ) 8 • Chimney lacks legal liner or liner does not meet minimum height requirement • Provide . 9 . Chimney has missing mortar • Repair . WEST SIDE 10 . Missing soffit and fasciay deteriorated roof sheathing boards . Repair. 11 . Uncapped rain leader . Cap • BASIC FACILITIES 12 . No gas , water or electric service . Provide . The dwelling must be vacated by August 9; 1989 . THIS DWELLING SHALL NOT AGAIN BE USED FOR HU�1AN HABITATION UNTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS SECURED FR0�1 THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH-, SECTION OF HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT . In addition to the above enumerated deficiencies, the following improvements and/or repairs are required to bring this/these dwelling unit ( s ) into compliance with the Housing Code : GENERAL/EXTERIOR 1,3 . Peeling and flaking paint on exterior wood siding - , Remove all loose , peeling and flaking paint and provide a protective covering . 14 . Window frames have loose , peeling and chipped paint . Remove all loose-, peeling and flaking paint and provide a protective covering • 15 . Tree growing out of foundation on south side . Remove . WEST SIDE , 16 . Roof sheating boards water damaged . Repair or replace . 17 . Soffit is water damaged-, rotted and cracked . Repair or replace • 18 . Fascia is cracked . Repair or replace • 19 . Some wood siding is not protected from water . Provide all untreated wood with a water protected covering . 20 . Siding - peeling, loose , chipped paint and bare wood . Remove all loose � peeling and flaking paint and provide a protective covering to all untreated wood . �k ��y�� s ��t� `, dy ' iP' .rvc..:�:�d��- ..--- �� r� � �4; ` `, '`�,;�.:�. ; :. Y;4��"��.i ij,y'�t'y�r!�./�i ��t:2`-y'r�r''-g��t;KS*�i';�ys _� ��..¢�;h'r 'a. �'�'_...`�-`•:?�° .; - • � : Jo Betz Frank A . Staffenson �S'Y �`� Supervisor of Housing Inspection Environmental Health D`irector JB/FAS/msg ��;;�, CITY OF SAl1�1T f�,�UC�� E C T yo"' �;F, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES g, ��;�� E �,;; "" '" "' �E DIVISION Of PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55�01 �n.�im�.0��' (612) 292-77�1 George Latimet � Mayor August 4 , 1989 Maxim Rossini Partnership Fresh Investment Co . 5353 Gamble Drive ( 150 ) 300 lst Ave • No • ( Suite 2�0 ) Mpls . , f1n • 55416 �1pls . y MN . 55401 Dear Property Owner : Enclosed is a copy of an ^Order to Vacate" which has been posted on the premises at 336 Fu11er Avenue -, in accordance with the provisions of Section 34 . 19 as amended , Subsection 5, of the Housing Code ( Chapter 34 , LegislativE Code , City of Saint Paul , as amended ) . Your attention is called to the following provisions of Section 34 . 19, Subsection 5, entitled� "Vacation of Condemned and Placarded Dwelling or Multiple Dwellings" � "Any dwelling or multiple dwelling which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habita- tion by the enforcement officer shall be vacated within a reasonable time as required by the enforce- ment officer, and it shall be unlawful for any owner or operator to let to any person for human habitation said dwelling� multiple dwelling or • dwelling unit ; and no person shall occupy any dwelling or multiple dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded by the enforcement officer after the date set forth in the placard of condemnation . " If you have any questionsy please contact JAMES PRILL ,Division of Public Health, Section of Housing Code Enforcement-, at 292-7771 , between 8 : 00 and 9 : 00 a • m - Yours truly-, %. J n Betz pervisor of Housin ode JB/msg �'qa-��3 ��.=o,. , CITY OF SAINT PAUL " DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES = ��'��"{� ;: : � DIVISION Of PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar$treet, Saint Paul,h1innesota 55101 (612) 292-7711 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE May 14, 1990 Thornas L•aRo�e Emma LaRose 109 [d. Hawthorne Ave7�ue c/o Mi_les L:aRose St. Paul, MN 55117-45?4 2531 Nokornis St. Paul, MN 55119 P.E: 109 Hak�thorne Avenue West Single fa�riily resideiice Dear Si� or M�dam: The. Dit'151011 OT �'Uh11C Healtlz ha� d.eterrniued tllclt tl"1P_ �1l�OV� liOt�?Cl Ulll?Ci.ltl� 1� an abandoiied buildino, cahich Chaptei 45 of t.he Saiilt Paul Leoislative Code• define� a�: "any building or portion of a t�uild.ing which has stood �,ith an iricomplete eLterior shell for lonUer than three ;31 ��ears or any build_in; or poition thereof which has �tood. unoccupied for- lon�er tr�an one ;l ; year �nd uhich meets one or rnoi�e of the follo�:�_ng criteria; {a} un�ecured, or (b} board.ed, oi� (c? having ?nultiple e:�terior Housin� Code or F3uild.in� Cod_e violation�, O T' (d? pl�.ca.rd.ed as "Urlfit for Hu�rian Habitation" pt1Y'Sll311t to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned. build.ing is � nui�ance and. it may be oidered. torn down b�� the Cit.y, NOTE: It y�u Go not cc�a.nt to ha��e t.he City be�in �etion to have the hui?d.ir.g torn dot.n, then the attached list of deficiencies musT. be ��epai.red nr yot� :��u.�t tear the huild.ing doian on or t�efoi�e .Iune 14, 1990. 9�zy repair or demolition n�t�:t be co.nplet.ed in aecord.ance :ail l .�.11 a��p i ic:_,hle lat�s, If the t.o'rk , is not cor��.pleted. or if you have not. torri the builc3.in� d.own by t.t�e above date, t.he Di��isi.o,-, o� Pul:�lic He11th tiill ref.er tlzis �r�at.ter to tt_�e C:�t�r Coui�cil to receive authority to tear down the build.in�. All :ast.= i��cui�red. i�i ��i'ecicino th� build.in� c:i11 l�e chai�oed a�.a�_iist. the Y��'<`L�_ P_.St.i�t.c' 3S .3 ;�pecial <��'s;�=�?a.s ��'��°.� 109 t�T. Hawthorne AVP_I1llP_, Deficiency List May 14, 1990 Fage: 2 a�se�sn?ei�t to be collected. in the s�.rnr mai�tler as taxe�. The Cii�y Council c�ill schedule a public he.�ring to COriSl(jFY' 1T the buil.dino should be torri d.o�cn. If_ a public hear�ing becornes necessary, you �ill be notitied. ot thc� time and date of the hearin� ancl you will be allotaed to preserlt evidence t.o the Cit.y Council. � copy ot tl7i� or.cler uill be lcept on fil.e in the City Clc�rlc's OTtice �nd :z Re�olution declar-ii1; thi� property to be a nui.sance sh�ll. be on f.ilP iTl the Ram�ey County Recorder's C�ffice. Cornpliailce with the attached. li�t of deficiencies will rernove yeur i�uilding from the list. of abandoiied buildin�� but it d.oes not rnean that the build.in; cornplies caill all �pplicable Housin� and Buildirlo Codes, The c?ate for co::?pliance t�ith these orders chall not be P_.;;tP_I1C�.E'.C). L1t1I.P�C .=ou. receive written approval frorn the Division ot Public He�lth. If you wicli to have the City tear down your 1�u.ildin;, you r.n.av do so by 1P_C�UP_Stl110 a consent. form �.?2 SP_Ilt t0 VpU. fY�0;�1 OUY orfice� �1b111T1� lt �.77C1 Y2tLlYIllIlo lt t0 tlS. HOL+P_VE]', plea�e ��2 c7leclY�C.' tl1�t :�.11 ow�nPrs �.I1C�. ll"1t.2YP_StE?C� parties mu�t �ion the ior;,: before the City �.an tear the buildii�G dow�i �;1t�10tlt. a Cit�� Council order. Also be a.�-are that the cost of the d.e�'rtolition, it performed by the Cit�-, �aou.ld. become :� special z.�essment ao�in�t tl�i� property. If you have any u,uestions about thi� ord.er, ple�se contact the Vacaiit Eui1_diug Section at (612)294-4153 . Sincerely, ,�-� ,�,� � . Steven R. Roy � EnvironmPnt�.l Health Frobram Supervisor SP.R:jm Enclo�ure C: Warren Fro�t Plan��in� ai�d. Economic Developrnent 1,��'°3 DEI'ICIENCY LIST FOR 109 WesT. Hawthorne Avenue April 17, 1990 Al1 iepair� and new installations mu�t be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Perrnits rnust he obt�ined where changes and/or additions to an electrical syst.em require uporadiiio of the ser-vice �ize to current Nation�l Electrical Code (N.E.C. ) requirernents. Some plurr!bing repairs may necess;tate u.pdatin� of the fi?�tui�es and./or pipiil� invo]_ved. A permit. i� r�equired tor any repaii� or new installation. Perrnits Tr�av be ot�tained. frorn the Building Inspection and Desion Division, Roorn 445 , Cit_v Hall . South Side l . South side porch roof sho�c�s Cigi�s of d.eterioration, shingles are peelin� and ?1?15�117;. Repa.i .r. 2. Soffit and. Lacia area is rotted and. deteriorateci and. iii need oi paint. Repair and paint. 3 . Sid.ino has peeling paint and sho�.s sions of deteriora.tion. Re�air and pcllIlt. 4. Door is board.ed. Remove board and replace witlz proper d.�or and. locks. 5 . t,Tindows are bioken and bo�rded. Repair c�iudows and rernove board�. 6. Porch show� si�ns of SCZobino towards the ii°P_CL side, RP_Y(�O�jP or repair. 7 . Some sect.ions of siding are flush with the orouncl. Hard to dete�-miue if there are proper footings. Provide proper footin�� if neces�ary, ai�ci. protect sid.inG frorri contact with �?:lY't11. East Side � S. East side ad.d.ition, the roof shows si�n� of deterioration. Repair or repl�.ce as necessary. 9. Signs of fire damabe oi� east �ide ad.d.ition. Repair a.ny fire damaoe t.o interior and e�t.erior. 10. Wind.ows are boarded anci rr,issir�c olas� on both first. and �econd story. Repaii�. 11 . S1C).1I1� 1� Yf:iSS1I10 Pc`IlI1t �11C�. �110W� �1�11� Of d.eteriorat.ior, . R.epair 3I"1C�. p.3111t. ��:��E:I'�' T1eCPS�aY"v, 12. FOLlI1C�.�LJ.Ori has rni��ing rnortar. Rep�ir. l3 . Several c,00d �ized T.ree� �,rot.ino flush t.o the bui.ld.s.no and rou�idatioi�. Rernove trees aiid. repair 1ny d.a.rnaoe cau�ed. by thern to the fo�andation. �9��a� 109 k'. Hawthorne Avenue - Deiiciency Li.st _ April 17 , 1990 Page: 2 North Side 14. Wood siding ha� peeliTib paint and shows sion� of dPterioration. Re�air and paint. 15 . Siding is tlush with the oround in places. Pro�Tid.e proper protection f roir� earth. 16. Cernei�t block w�lls have mi�sin, mortar. Rep�ir. 1' . Area where uood addition and block structur� meet is ilot prop�rl�� sealed. Seal and_ protect. 15. Soffit. a.nd facia are _nissin� paint and show sions of deterioration. Repair �nd paint any L�nprotected caood surface�. 19. i+'indows are boaided aiid probably brolceii. Re;no��e bo�rds aiid repa.i� ��ind.o��s. West Sid.e 20. Soffit, facia areas are unpainted. a.nd open to tlze ele�nent�. Paint ar�d repair cahere neces�ary. 21 . Wood sidin� i� cracked and d.eteriorat�d. There arP �o��ne holes iii siding. Repair or replace. 22. The electrical `er��ice entrance i� too clo�e to the wiii�.oco on the �econd. flonr �nd need� replacement of mast . Repair- ��d replace t� National Electrical Cod.e �t.and.ard.s. 23 . Cement block eaterior is missinb mortar. Repair. 24. Windows are boarded and brokei�. Rernove boai-ds and. replace ��indoc;�. ?5 . Eave areas �710�'� Slol1� Of ii�sect. infe�tation, �+3SpS and. hoir�et�. Elirninate infe�tat.ioii. Chimney 26. Show� si�n� of eYtre��:e deterioration, ��nan� ot the bricks ar� elt�e��ely detei'ioratecl, ha� ��;i��iiio �r:ortar, •31�C�. Y)YlCl: vo?un?e l�a,; beeti �ub�tsult:ially ].ost. o�i the lOLvPf section of tne chi��r�ie�. P�P_p1'li o� replace chir:�iiey. 27 . E�;teriol clean—out i� r,lociced. arid COVP_.1Pd.. Repair. ��. I?nable to C�f'_LP_I"7117.11E' lI tI1PT�P_ l� pY'U��PY t00t1Y1� t01 t�"1° CI11"(':17f�' 3� ].L `1tS C�11'�Ctl�' OIl L'.I1P �Y'UUriC).. FY'OVl�.t' tOOt.j.11;; TOY' C�Zl"�!:1P_v lr ri�'C8ti��1'v. �9w�y�� 109 �d, Hawthor�le Avenue — Deficiency List _ April 17 , 1990 Pabe: 2 Chimney — continued 29. Area between the building and the chimrl�y need.� to be caullced. Repaii. 30 . Chirn�ney flangino i_s deteriorated arid requires replacPment. Roof 31 . Sho�es �ibn� ot cletPi-ioration, especially on the north �ide. There are several hole�. Repair or replace roof. General Exterior 32. Cernent rubble and so�e buildinc rnaterials stored. on t.h? i�orth side ot the bu�_ldin�. 33 . Electrical �ervice i� d.i�connected. F'lOVlC�t? electi:ic ser�ice and. �nake any necessary repa.ir� to electrical sy�ten� t.e ri�eet N�tio�lal Electric Cod.e �tand.ards. 34, idater. Provide wateL �ei�vice If you are unable to finance the correction OY' YP_�18.1�111t�t1017 of the iJYP_1'�1�P� to compl;� t:ith this ordei-, there ai-e st.ate aiid. local rehabilitation programs for which you m�y qualif��. Information �bout the�e probra?�!� is ava�la.ble frorn the Depart?nent of Planninb and Economic Development , Rehabilitatioil Section at (612? 225-3105 , 9sk to �oealc to a loan officer. . , . �3 �a,*.., CITY OF SAINT PAUL 4' � DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES . , O y :� ,,: DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ,�� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612)292-7711 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE Julv 26, 1990 Thomas S. Muracki 2840 Chowen Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55416-=+397 RE: 8'4 Marion Avenue Residential, wood frame, two story structure Lebal Description: Lewis Second Addition Lots 27 & Lot 28 Blk 12 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned buildino, which Chapter 45 ot the Saint Paul Legislative Codes def ines as: "any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for lonoer than three {3} years or any buildino or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for lonoer than one (1) year and c:hich meets one or more of the folloc:ino criteria; (a? unsecured, or tb) boarded, or � (c) having multiple exterior Hou�ino Code or Building Code violations, or {d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 3!� of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it may be ordered torn dow�n by the City. NOTE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the building torn down, then the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must tear the building down on or before August 26, 1990. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable laws. If the work, is not completed or if you have not torn the building down by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Ifi�5 Printed on Recycled Paper . �. ��9�'i��3 874 Marion Street July 26, 1990 Paoe: 2 Council to receive authority to tear down the buildino. 311 costs incur7-ed in wrecking the buildino will be charoed aoainst the real estate as a �pecial assescment to be collected in the same manner as tase�. The City Council �;ill schedule a public hearing to consider if the building should be torn down. If a public hearing becomes necessary, you will be notified of the time �nd date of the hearing and you. will be allowed to present evidence to the Citv Council. A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a Resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned buildinos but it does not mean that the building complies will all applicable Housing and Building Codes. The d.ate for compliance with these orders shall not he extended. �inless vou receive kritten approval from the Division of Public Health. If you wish to have the City te�.r down your huilding, you m�y do so by requestinb a consent form be sent to you from our office, sioning it and returning it to us. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign thP form before the City can tear the building down without a City Council order. Also be aware th�.t the cost of the demolition, if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. If you have anv questions about this order, please contact the Vacant Buildinb Section at (512)298-4153. Sincerely, r�/�Zxw-- �"`` Steven R. Roy Environmental Health Program Manaber SRR:jm Enclosure C: Karen Wilson Planning and Economic Development . v l:�q�`'�`�a3 DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 874 Marion Street April 30, 1990 ained where chanbes and,�or additions to All repair� and new installationsbeUObt�e made in accordance with thP tional. appropriate codes. Permits mu�t ments. Some plumbinb repairs may necessitate an electrical system require uperadinb of the service size to curren a Electrical Code (N.E.C.? requlr ln involved. A permit is required for an� updating of the fixtures and/or P1PG g be obtained from the Buildino repair or new installation. Permit_ may Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. g,XTERIOR South Side � of deterioration and loose and missino 1 , Soffit, facia area shows sign_ paint. Repair and paint as necessary. ?, Exterior trim has loose and missin° paint. Paint and repair as necessary. 3, Rain gutters are rusted through and deteriorated. Replace or reTr�°int. t,, Cedar shin;le sidinb_is deteriorated in some places and missing pa Repair and paint where necessary. 5. Basement windows are boarded and the glass is broken. Remove boards and repair glass in windows. North Side screen door or torm door. Provide proper door. 6, Porch lacks a s 7, Main entry door is vandalized and deteriorated. Replace. � g, Window is boarded and glass broken. Remove board and replace windoc: olass• . g, porch floor is in need of paint. Paint and repair as necessarv• 10. Front steps have missing and peeling paint. Repair and paint. West Side 11. Soffit and facia areas are deteriorated and in need of paint. Repair and paint where necessary. 12. Wood trim on house around windows has peeling paint. Paint where necessary. 13. Rain gutters are rusted and deteriorated. Remove or replace. . , �y�.i�0.� 874 Marion Street Deficiency List April 30, 1990 Page: 2 West Side — continued: 14. Some windows are boarded and have broken glass. Remove boards and repair window glass. South Side 15. Soffit and facia areas show sorne deterioration and have loose and peeling paint. Scrape and paint where necessary. 16. Wood trim has peeling and missing paint. Scrape and paint any unprotected wood surfaces. 17. Cedar siding has flakino and missing paint, Scrape and paint where necessary. 18. Basement windows are boarded and have broken glass. Remove boards and replace window glass. 19. Rain gutter is rusted and deteriorated. Replace or remove. East Side ' 20. Soffit and facia area shows signs of deterioration and have flaking and missing paint. Repair and paint a� necessary. 21 . Cedar siding haG missino paint. Scrape and paint where necessary, 2?. Rain outter is rusted and deteriorated. Replace or remove. 23. Windows are boarded and broken. Remove boards and replace window glass. 24. Wood trim has flaking and missing paint. Scrape and paint where necessary. 25. Exterior light fixture is broken with exposed wires. Replace. 26. Primary door has been vandalized and is in need of repair or replacement. 27. No storm door for the primary door. Provide proper storm door. � 28. Entry way lacks a step. Provide a step. 29. Entry door for second story has no landing or stairway. Either remove door and seal wall or provide landing or stairway. 30. Chimney lacks proper flashing at the roof Repair. . . �qai�o 3 874 Marion Street Deficiency List April 30, 1990 Page: 3 East Side - continued: 31 . Chimney lacks caulking where it meets the siding on the house. Repair. Garage 32. Roof is deteriorated, sagging in places, missing shinglec. Repair roof. 33. Soffit and facia areas are rotted and deteriorated. Replace. 34. Service door is missing and boarded. Remove board �nd provide cervice door. 35. Vehicle entry door is vandalized and deteriorated. Repair or replace. 36. Siding has peeling and missinb Faint. Scrape and paint where necessary. General Exterior Note 37. There are some small trees growing very close to the foundation. Remove those trees. 38. Fence on west side of property is vandalized. Repair. Basic Facilities 39. No water service. Provide. 40. No electrical or oas service. Provide. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Plannint; and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at t612? 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan officer. �,,,, CITY OF SA�`f �A^l�L" a 3 �'` �= DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �� 111'lllllt o p . � DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 (6l2) 292•77�� JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE July 3, 1990 Stephen J. Kroiss Robert Hosch Martha J. Kroiss 732 Mendota Court 2508 Helena Avenue North T�Iendota Heights , MN 55118 Oakdale, MN 55119-1628 RE: 681 Mendota Street O11P and one-half story, wood frame, residential structure Otto's Subdivision of Block 105 of Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul Lot 1 Blk 105 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned buildinb, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Codes defines as: "any building or portion of a build.ing which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three t3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccLipied. for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the followino criteria; (a) unsecured, or tb) boarded, or (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Hurnan Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an aband.oned Uuilding is a nuisance and it may be ordered torn down by the City. NOTE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have t.he btiild.ing torn down, then the attach�d list of deficiencies mu�t be repaired or you must tear the htllld.11lb down on or bPfore August 3, 1990. An� repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applic�ble laws. �o.��.� Printcd on Rcc�•cicd Paper �y�J'�°� Abandoned Building Notice 681 Mendota Street July 3, 1990 Page: 2 If the work, is not completed or if you have not torn the building d.own by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this rnatter to the City Council to receive authority to tear down the buildin;. All costs incurred in wreckino the build.inb will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the sarne mann�r as taxes. The Citv Council will schedule a public hearing to consider if the building should be torn doa�n. If a public hearing �ecomes necess�ry, you will be notif_ied of the tirne and date of the hearing and vou will be allowed to present evidence to the City Council . A copy of this order taill be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a Resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Reeoider's Office. Co�r�pliance with the attached list of deficiencies will re?nove your build.ino from the list of abandoned bu.ildin;s but it does not mean that the build.ing complies t�ill a].l applicable Hou�in� and Building Codes. The d.ate for cornpliai�ce with these orders shall not be e�tended unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. If you wish to have the City tear down your building, you may do so by requesting a consent form be sent to you from our office, signing it and returning it to us. However, please bP aware that all owners and interested parties must sign the form before the City can tear the building d.own caithou.t a City Council ord.er. Also be aware that the cost of the dernolition, if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. If you have any questions about this order, please coi�tact the Vacant Building Section at (612?298-4153 . Sincerely, `� � ��v�r,,..- �� "�-c Steven R. Roy :� Environmental Health Proorarn Supervisor SRR:jm Enclosure C: K�ren Wilson Plannino and Econo�r�ic Develop?nent ; �9��03 DEFICIENCY LIST FOR � 681 Mendota Street May 31, 1990 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits rnust be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C. ) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. EXTERIOR 1 . The brick siding has been painted, that paint is now cllippetl and peeling. Scrape and repaint with a non-lead base paint. 2. The windows have been boarded. Rernove boards and repair the windows. 3. The porch at the northeast corner is pulling away from the main structure. The supports are rotted arid partially missing. The floor boards are rottec� and have holes. The porch lacks footings. Remove, replace or repair porch. East Side 4. The east side brick surface has been painted, that paint is now chipping and peeling. Scrape and repaint with a non-lead base paint. 5. The south rnost east side door has been boarded over and the prime door is missing. Remove boards and provide an approved door and locking device. 6. The windows have been boarded. Remove boards and repair windows. 7. The chimney lacks mortar and should be tuck-pointed. South Side 8, The south side brick surface has been painted, that paint is now chipping and peeling. Scrape and repaint with a non-lead base paint. 9. A number of bricks are missing mortar. All areas where mortar is missing should be tuck-pointed prior to the painting of this structure. 10. Numerous structural fractur.es of the brickc, These are most evident at the southeast corner of the house wheie portions of bricks have broken and fallen away and much mortar is missing. These bricks should be r�eplaced and mortar replaced. Check the footings to prevent any further brealcing. ` 11 . The window is boarded. Remove board aild repair or replace window. ._�q0,��3 681 Mendota Street - Deficiency List May 31 , 1990 Page: 2 South Side - continued 12. There appears to be rodent activity at the southwest corner of the house in that the second floor window is missing and the trees next to that window provide access by squirrels. This was witnessed by the inspector at the time of this inspection. Repair window to prevent any further entry by rodents. 13 . At the southwest corner a nurnber of bricks are missing their mortar, some bricks have been broken and fallen away. Replace these bricks and replace mortar prior to this structure being painted. 14. There are trees at the southwest cor.ner that rub against the brick surface, the roof and eave areas causing damage to the house. Trim or remove these trees. West Side 15. The west side siding is an asphalt shin�le type siding that is damaged and partially missing. Repair or replace siding. 16. The foundation has a number of holes and areas that appear to have been dug out by rodents. The foundation should be repaired to prevent rodent entry. 17. There is an open dryer duct. Seai. 18. The window is boarded over. Remove boards, repair window and frame. 19. The wooden areas around the windows have peeling paint. Scrape and repaint with a non-lead base paint. 20. There is wooden trim around the entire west side that has peeling and chipped paint. Scrape and repaint with a non-lead base paint. 21. The chimney lacks a liner, a number of bricks are missing, a great deal of mortar is missing. This chimney, if still in use should be provided with a liner, the bricks replaced and it should be tuck-pointed. If the chimney is no longer in use, it should be removed to remove the hazard that it now presents. GENERAL 22. The electrical service drop has been cut at the pole. Electrical service should be provided that meets National Electrical Code Standards. 23. There is no visible plumbin� vent stack. Provide a plumbing systern that meets applicable code requirements. ��yo—,�o3 681 Mendota Street - Deficiency List - May 31 , 1990 Page: 3 GENERAI� - continued 24, The roof valleys on the north side and the east side of the house are damabed and have holes and large cracks. Repair. 25, Eave areas of the house on the north, east and the south sid� all need to be scraped and repainted with a non-lead base paint. ?6, Nurr�erous areas require wood repinawetdnthroughpbyrrodentse oRepairsornd areas that appear to have been g replace roof as necessary. 27 , Provide basic facilities - gas, electric and water service. INTERIOR SECOND FLOOR - Eastmost Room 28, Plaster on walls and ceiling have been damaged and should be repaired in a workmanlike manner. 29, Ceiling and walls have chipped and peeling paint. Scrape and repaint with a non-lead base paint. 30. Light fixture and wiring has�rb�he �lighgefixtureashouldebe replaceding should be repaired to code 31. The gas heating appliance has beeYe°laced?Zed and is heavily rusted and appears inoperable and should b P 3?, The vent for the gas heating appliance is improper in that it is rusted and not to code. Replace. 33 , The ceiling appears water damaged. Remove plaster and replace, repaint this area. 34. The floor covering is carpetsanitize,been heavily soiled and damaged. Remove/replace or clean and 35 . The window has been darnaged, the glass is broken, missing sash cords. Repair or replace. Kitchen 36. The ceiling and walls have chipped and peeling paint . Scrape and repaint with a non-lead base paint. � �yo��e � 681 Mendota Street - Deficiency List May 31 , 1990 Page: 4 Kitchen - continued 37 . There is an outlet on the west wall that is not G.F.I. protected within six feet of the sink. Replace with a G.F.I . protected outlet. 38. The windows are missing sash cords. Repair windows to bring thern up to code. 39. There is debris and refuse in the kitchen on the floor. Rerriove all refuse and debris. 40. The refrigerator is rusted, appears inoperable. Remove. 41 . The stove is a gas stove that has been vandalized, appears inoperable. Clean stove or repair/replace. Bathroom 42. On the ceiling and the walls there is missing plaster, chipped and peeling paint. These areas should be re-plastered, scrape chipped and peeling paint, repaint walls and ceilings with a non-lead base paint. 43. The plumbing to the handsink has been damaged, has an illegal S-trap. Repair plumbing. 44. The outlet is illegal, it is wired externally with unprotected romex to the light fixture. It is not G.F.I . protected. Remove illegal wiring. Properly wire the outlet and provide G.F.I . protection. 45 . The toilet bowl is porcelain and has been cracked and damaged. The toilet unit should be replaced. Storage area at the Westside of the Second Floor 46. The floor covering is linoleum and has been water damaged. This floor covering should be replaced or repaired. 47 . The plaster by the window is severely water damaged, the window frame has been damaged, the window is missing its' sash cords. This window, and its' frame should be repaired or replaced. The plaster should be replaced in a workmanlike manner. 48. There is a gas heater below this window that has been da�naged, rusted and appears inoperable. This unit should be replaced and a proper vent instal].ed on the unit. ' �9�y��o 3 681 Mendota Street - Deficiency List May 31 , 1990 Page: 5 Storage area at the Westside of the Second Floor - continued 49. The chipped and peeling paint on the walls and ceilings should be scraped. and the areas repainted with a non-lead base paint. 50. There is improperly installed rornex to a ceilino light fiature. This romex wiring should be removed and the light fixture should be properly wired. Southeast Most Bedroom 51 . The ceiling and walls have chipped and peeling paint. These areas should be scraped and repainted with a non-lead base paint. 52. The electrical outlets lack cover plates. Provide. 53 . The door to this room is missing. Replace. 54. The window lacks sash cords, the glass is broken out, the frame has been vandalized. Repair this window, replace the glass. 55. The floor covering is carpet, wall to wall, which has been soiled and damaged. This carpet should be repaired/replaced or removed. Stairway 56. The window in the stairway going to the first fl.00r has been damaged, lacks a sash cord. The glass should be repaired and the window replaced. 57. The handrail on the stairs going to the second floor is well below 30 inches and should be replaced and brought up to code. 58. The stairway area has cracked plaster, chipped and peeling paint. The cracked plaster should be repaired in a workmanlike manner and the chipped and peeling paint should be scraped and removed and the areas repainted with a non-lead base paint. FIRST FLOOR 59. The southmost eastside door, the prime door has been damaged and should be replaced and a proper locking device provided. 60. In the entry area, the wallpaper has been vandalized and is peeling. Repair or replace this wallpaper. 61 . The cover plate for the light switch has been removed. Provide a proper cover plate. �y�,ua 3 681 Mendota Street - Deficiency List May 31 , 1990 " - Page: 6 FIRST FLOOR - continued 62. The prime door for the lower unit is missin� and should be replaced and provided with a proper locking device. 63. The second prime door to this apartment has been vandalized and is damaged. Replace door and provide with a proper locking device. 64. The ceiling light fixture in the entry way has been damaged and should be replace/repaired or the wiring repaired and brought to code. Living Room 65. The electrical outlet lacks a cover plate. Provide. 6h. The walls and ceiling have chipped and peeling paint. These areas should be scraped and repainted with a non-lead base paint. 67. The floor is hardwood and has been damaged and has debris on it. This floor should be cleaned and the debris removed. 68. The two windows to this room lack sash cords. These windows should be repaired. Kitchen 69. The window to the kitchen has been heavily vandalized, the window lacks sash cords. Repair or replace this window. 70. The plaster on the walls have crack.s and broken areas. Repair this plaster in a workmanlike manner. 71. The paint is chipped and peeling. Scrape and repaint with a non-lead base paint. 72. The ceiling panels are heavily damaged and some have fallen. The ceiling should be repaired and these panels replaced. 73 . The gas heating unit in the kitchen has been vandalized, is seriously rusted. This unit should be replaced and a proper venting mechanism provided. This unit has been installed in front of one of the prime doors. The entire heating unit should be moved or the doorway removed. 74. The plumbing below the sink- has an illegal S-trap and is open ar�d venting gases to the interior atmosphere. Replace this plumbing and properly vent. t 75. The gas stove appears rusted, vandalized and inoperable. Replace. � C�q�-�y0 � 681 Mendota Street - Deficiency List May 31, 1990 Page: 7 Kitchen - continued 76. The electrical outlet is vandalized, missing a cover plate. The outl�ts should be G.F.I . protected and provide cover plates. Northmost Eastside Room 77. There are cut tree branches, grass clippings, leaves, tires, concrete blocks and other miscellaneous debris on the floor. The floor should be cleaned and the debris removed. The carpet should be cleaned, replaced or removed. 78, The electrical switches have been damaged and pulled out of the wall. Repair or replace. 79, The windows are boarded over and have been vandalized. Repair or replace windows and remove boards. 80. There is cracked plaster. Replace plaster in workmanlike manner. 81. There is chipping and peeling paint. Scrape and repaint with a non-lead base paint. 82. There is a hole in the wall going to the chirnney. Repair this wall in a workmanlike manner. Bathroom 83 . Has •a non-G.F.I. protected outlet. Replace the outlet with a G.F.I . protected outlet. 84. The handsink has an illegal S-trap. Replace trap and properly vent. 85 . The supply pipes to the shower have illegal garden hose type connections. This piping should be replaced or repaired. 86. PVC type piping for the shower service is cracked and damaged. Replace. Basement 87. In the stairwell going to the basernent, there is open plumbing. This plumbinb shou.ld be repaired. 88. The handrail to the basement does not extend the full length of the stairway. Replace railing. ` 89. The basement floor is covered with debris, papers, insulation, toys, etc. This debris should be removed and the floor cleaned. C'�9�`��3 681 Mendota Street - Deficiency List May 31, 1990 Page: 8 Basement - continued 90. There is a disconnected, unused gas water heater. This unit should be removed. 91 . The water heater appears vandalized and seriousl� rusted., the spill pipe does not discharge within 18 inches of the floor. The vent pipe to the chimney is seriously rusted and should be replaced. The entire water heater should be tested and replaced if necessary. 92. The 60 ampere electrical service panel has an open range block and lacks fuses. 93 . The walls of the basement have areas where mortar is rnissing. Walls should be tuck pointed. 94. The electrical service is improperly grounded in that there i� no jumper line between the service entry and the house side of the water meter. Properly ground the electric service. If you are ianable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612? 228-3105 . Ask to speak to a loan officer. �,.r a� CITY OF SAI � PAUL��03 o�°� '� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES � �� ; DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55�01 (6l 2) 292-771� JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE .7uly 11 , 1990 George Tortorelis 1784 Ford Parkway St. Paul, MN 55116-2141 . RE: 1179 Minnehaha Avenue East One story commercial structure E.C. Bowen's Addition W 6 ft of lot 17 and all of lot 16 blk 2 Dear Sir or Madarn: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Codes defines a�'. "any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood. unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; (a) unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Humatt Habitation" purstiant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned build.ing is a nuisance and_ it may be ordered torn down by the City. NOTE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the build.inb torn down, then the attached list of deficiencies must b� repaired or you. must tear the build.ing dowi� on or before August 12, 1990. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable laws, IT t11P_ WOY�C, 1S 110t CO1T!��.�'i,P_C). OY 1f Vpll r1c1VP_ TlOt tOYTI tt12 build.in� C�OWT? �V t�'1P above date, the Division of Public kIealth will refer this matter to the i,ity Council to receive authority to tear down the building. Al.l costs incu�red in wrecking the building will be charged abainst the real estate �s a special assessment to be collected in the sarne manner as taxes. The Citv Council will e�!'�w,< PrintcJ on Rc:ccicd N:tni�r (�yo—,�a 3 1179 Minnehaha Avenue East July 12, 1990 Pabe: 2 schedule a public hearing to consider if the buildin� �should be torn down. If a public hearinb becomes necessary, you will be notified of the time and date of the hearing andy ouu. will be allowed to present evidence to the City Council . A copy of this order will Ue kept on tile in the City Clerk's Office and a Resolution declaring this property to bP a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Cornplianc? with the attached list of deficiencies will remove you.r bu.ilding trom the list of abandoned bu.ildinos but it does not rnean that t.he building cornplies t��ill all appl.icable Housing and Building Codes. The datP for compliance with these orders shall not be extended unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. If you wish to have the City tear dotat� your building, you may do so by r.ec�uestin,; a consent form be sent to you from our office, signiilg it and returning it to us. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign the form before the City can tear the building down without. a City Council order. Also be aware th�t the cost of the dernolition, if performed •by the City, would become a special assessment agair�st the property. If you have any questions about this order, please conta.ct the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153. Sincerely, �f"��'�yr � �� ,l f"^' Steven R. Roy� Environmental Health Program Manager SRR:jm - Enclosure C: Karen Wilson Planning and Economic Development �y��o� DEFICIENCY LIST I'OR 1179 East Minnehaha Avenue June 18, 1990 All repairs and new install�tions must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require up�rading of the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C. ) requirernents. Sorrie plumbin� repairs m�y necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Perrnits may be obtained frorn the Buildii�g Inspectio� and Design Division, Room 445 , City Hall. Front of Building 1 . Junction boxes for the outside lights have open and exposed bare u�ires. The light fixtures have been removed. Provide light fixtures to the junction boxes or seal the junction boxes and remove the unused electrical wiring. 2. One of the electrical light fixtures at the top of the front of the building has been removed and the electrical wiring has been disconnected to the other light fiatures. Replace or repair all light fixtures and their wiring. 3. The four front wind.ows are boarded over. Rerr�ove the boards and repair any damage. 4. The front door is boarded over. Remove the boa.rd and repair any damage. 5 . The aluminum soffit and decorative front have evidence of heat and fire damage. Repair all damaged alurninum. 6. The plastic pipe for the rain leader which is concealed behind the aluminum decorative front, is rnelted. Replace all damaged rain leaders. 7. The top portion of the front aluminu.m covering is burned through. Repair fire damaged areas. 8. The roof at the front of the UUl1C�1.i1g is sagged, indicating possible structural dam�ge undPrneath. Repair all damage and level the roof . West Side of Building 9. The junction box for the li�ht fixture has exposed wires and the light fiature is removed. Replace the lioht fixture or cover over the junction box �nd rernovP the C�ISCOI1t1Ill_lP_d wires. ]0 . The window nearest the front of tlle building is boarded ove�. Ke:-�ove the board and replace the ola�s. 11 . The decorative aluminum soffit and facia i� fi.re damaoed, warped and has loose and. missing pieces. Repa.ir or replace all darnaged areas. �,Fcla'i'�° 3 1179 East Minnehaha Avenue - Deficiency List June 1S, 1990 Page: 2 West Side of Building - continued: 12. The e�posed eave areas under the decorative facia �nd soffit has fire darnage and rotted and decayed areas. Repair or replace all decayed and fire damaged wood. 13 . The second floor windows are fire damaged, broken and boarded over. Remove all boards and replace with fiinctional windows. 14. The plastic �utter and downspout syste�Y� is fire darnaged and rnelted. Replace or repair all fire and heat damaged pla�tic gutters and downspouts. 15 . The concrete steps are cracked, broken a�d deteriorated. Repair or replace with functional steps. 16. The caest side door is boarded over. Remove the board and replace the doar. 17. The stucco covering by west side rear entry d_oor has open cracks. Seal stuc�o cracks. 18. The light fixture above the west sid.e rear entry door is missing a bul.b. Install a bulb. 19. West side of roof - shingles show evidence of �arn�ge. Repair or replace roof shingles and repair any structural damage. 20. West side of roof has a hole chopped in it. Repair all structural damage and repair or replace roof shingles. Rear of Building 21 . The downspout from the rear gutter area is removed. Replace the downspout. 22. The rear window is boarded over. Remove the board and replace or rep�ir the window. 23 . Rear gutters show evid.ence of leaka;e. Repair the rear butters. 24. Tl1e rear ea��e has evidence of rot and decay, Replace all rotted and decayed wood., 25 . Two rear ].i�ht f_ixtures have been rernoved fl°or�! thP junction boxe� and the wires ar-e eaposed.. Replace the light fl?�tUYP_S or cap the wires . 26. Both chirnneys - front and rear - have loose and missing rr�o�tar. Tuckpoint chimneys. �, G�y°'`�° 3 11'9 East Minnehaha Avenue - Deficiency List June 18, 1990 Page: 3 Rear of the Building Near the East Side 27 . Botl1 rear windows are boarded over. Remove the boards arid repair or- replace the windows. 28. The downspout is disconnected. Repair �r replace the downspout. Second Floor Rear 29. The eaves are Y�OttP_C� 111C�. C�.P_Cc1}�P_C�. Replace all decayed woocl. East Side 30. East facin� second floor windows are boarded over. Remove the boards and repair or replace the windows. 31 . The stucco at the south east corner is cracked and has loose areas. Repair all deteriorated stucco. 32. Both'•first floor east side windows are board.ed over and have damaged window glass and frames, Remove the boards and replace the damaged glass and frames. Rear of Building 33. The northeast corner of the asphalt parkinb lot has settled. and is cracked and broken. Repair the driveway, General 34. The gas, electric �nd water are disconnPCted. Provide gas, electric and water service. 35. The interior of the buildin� has received fire damage. Repair or replace all fire, heat and smoke damaged electrical equipment and wiring, plumbing fixtures ai�d pipin�, heating equipment and distribution systems and all structural el.ements. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the pYP17!1SPC to comply with this order, there are state �nd local rehabil.itation probr�ms for whicll you may q�l�lify. Inforrnation aUout these progra.lY�s is avail.able frorn the Department of Plannino and Ecoi�ornic Developm?tit, Rel�abilitatioti Section at (h12) 228-3105 . 9sk to spealc to a loan of_ticer. 90�/�°3 ��.==o,, CITY OF SAINT PAUL � Y DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �. '1��'��n Oy DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55"10'1 (6l2) 292-77�1 )AMES SCFfEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE July 24, 1990 Gertrude E. Ellsworth C/0 Michael P. Ellsworth 1066 7th Street West P.O. Box 75420 St. Paul, MN 55102-3829 St. Faul, MN 55175-0420 RE: 1066 Seventh Street West Residential, Two Story Wood Frarne Structure Finch's Addition to St, Paul Ex 7th St Lot 3 Blk 3 Dear Sir or Madarn: The Di_vision of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abar.doned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Cod�s defines as: "ar�y building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any buildinb or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the follow.ing criteria; (a) unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c? having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it rnay be ordered torn down by the City, N�TE: If yoti d_o not want to have the City begin action to have the buildir�g torn down, then the �ttached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you mu.st tPar the building down on or before August 24, 1990. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable laws. zf the work, is not completed or if you have not torn the buildin� down by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to tear d.own thP build.ing. All costs incurred. in wrecicing the bu.ilding will be charged a�ainst the real estate as a special ,E��5 c� �o-J�lA3 1066 Seventh Street West Abandoned Build.ing Notice July 24, 1990 Page: 2 assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. The City Council will schedu.le a public hearin� to consider if the building should be torn down. If a public hearing becorne� necessary, you will be notified of t11e time �nd date of the hearin; and you will be allocaed to present evidence to the C�_ty Council. A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a Resolution declaring t11is property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Cornpliance with the attached .list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of al��.ndoned buildings but it d.oes not rnean that the building complies will all applicable Housin� and Build.ing Codes. The date for compliancP with these orders shall not be extended. unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. If you wish to have the City tear down your building, you may do so hy requesting a consent form be sent to you f rom our office, sibninb it and returning it to us, However, please be aware that all owners and interested. parties must sign the forrn before the City can tear the huilding down without a City Council ord.er. Also bP aware that the cost of the demolition, if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. If you have any questions about this order, please contact the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153 . Sincerely, �� Steven R. Roy � Environmental Health Program Manager SRR:jm Enclosure C: Karen Wilson Planning and Economic Developrnent �9��3 DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 1066 West Seventh Street July 3, 1990 All repairs and new installations must be madP in accordanc? with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained. where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C. ) requirements. Sorne plurnbin� repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is requirecl for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained f rorn the Building Inspection and Desi�n Division, Room 445 , City Hall . Special notation to owners, heirs and any responsible or interested parties for the direction, identificltions east and west will be as they are labeled on Seventh Street which then k'Otl1C� run on the north side of t11e house INTERIOR Second Floor - Northmost Room 1 . The walls have cracics between the boards and drywall. The paint is chippe� and peeling. Repair cracks in a workmanlilce manner, scrape paint and repaint room with a non-lead base pairit. 2. The room lacks electrical outlets. Provide outlets to meet the S�int Paul Housing Code requirements. 3 . The window lacics sash cords and is damaged. Repair window in a worlcmanlike m�.nner. 4. Floor is cluttered with clothing, toys, paper debris, old medicines, Clean floor and remove debris. Second Floor - Center Room 5. The plaster is cracked, paint is peeling. Repair plaster in a workmanlike manner, scrape paint and repaint room with a non-lead base paint. 6. There is a chimney at the north end of this roorr� - it is severely craciced and damaged, it has wate.r darr�abe. Repair chimney in a wo rkrnan 1 ike manne r. 7 . The roorri lacks sufficient electrical outlets, it has only one. Provid.e electrical outlet to meet the Saint Paul Housiizg Code requirements. 8. Floor is cluttered with clothin�, toys, paper debris, o]_d medicines. Clean floor and rernove debris. l�'��cfd 3 1066 SeventY► Street West July 3 , 1990 Page: '? Second Floor - Southmost Room 9. This roorn appears to be used for storage, it is a fire hazard iii that it is cluttered �nd unkept. Clean room. 10. There is a chimney th�t Y'LlI1S through this roorr, - it is cracked, there is brick and mortar damage, Repair chimney in a workmanlilce manner. Stairway from First Floor to Second Floor 11 . This stairway lacks a handrail. Provide handra.il. 12. The ceiling shows water darnage. Rernove wood and repair water damage in a worlcmanlike manner. First Floor - Northmost Entry Way 13 . The walls have cracked plaster and peeling paint. Repair �aalls in a workmanlike manner, scrape paint and repaint walls with a non-lead base paint. First Floor - Northmost Room 14, The walls have cracked p�aster and chipped and peeling paint. Repair walls in a workmanlike manner, scrape paint and repaint walls with a non-lead base paint. 15 . The room has only one electrical outlet. Outlets should be provided to meet the Saint Paul Housing Code Requirements. First Floor - Eastmost Central Room 16. There is a walk-in closet that has much paper, clothing, debris, and broken toys. Clean closet and remove debris. 17 . The walls have cracked plaster. Repair walls in a workmanlike manner. 18. The ceiling has cracked plaster. Repair ceiling in a workm�nlike manner. 19. The paint is peeling and chipped. Scra�e paint and repaint roorn with a non-lead base paint. 20. The room has only one electrical outlet. Outlets �hould. be provided. to meet the Saint Paul Housing Code requirernent�. 21 . The floor covering i� damaged and removed. in sorrie places. Flo�r covering should be provided. ��9a-�r�°3 1066 Seventh Street WesL July 3 , 1990 Page: 3 First Floor - Eastmost Central Room - continued: 22. The floor is covered with paper d_ebris, clothing, broken toys and bed parts . The floor �hou].d be cleaned and these items removed.. First Floor - Westmost Central Room 23. The walls have craciced plaster, chippPd pair�t. Repair plaster in a workmanlike manner, scrape the paint and repaint with a non-lead base paint. 24. The floor is covered with paper debris, CZOtY11I1g, broken toys and hed parts. The floor shou.ld be cleaned and these items removed. First Floor - Kitchen 25. The walls have cracked plaster, there is peeling and chipped paint. Repair walls in a workmanlike manner, scrape peelin� and chipped paint and repaint with a non-lead base paint. 26. The trap to the kitchen sinlc in an illeg�l S-trap, it has been d.amabed and. portions reir�oved, it has also been extended to the plurnbing in the basement by the use of an automobile radiator 11ose. This plumbing should be replaced and brought up to plumbing code. First Floor - Bathroom 27. The w�alls and. ceiling have craciced plaster, there is peeling and chipped paint. Repair walls in a workmanlike manner, scrape peelino and chipped paint and r.epaint with a non-lead base paint. 28, The toilet is broken, the porcelain seat area is broken. Replace the toilet. 29. The �ink has an illegal S-trap. Replace plumbir�g to meet code 30. There is no electrical outlet in this room. One outlet. shou.ld. be provided. that is G,F.I. protected. 31 . The light fi�tu.re has been built into an electrical box and has a recept�.cle and is not G.F,I. protected. Replace this fixture. 32. The floor coverinb has been darnaoed. Repair or replace �loor coverinb. �9ry,�03 1066 Seventh Street We�t July 3 , 1990 Page: 4 First Floor - Southmost Room (this appears to have been used as a corr�bination bedroom/laundry roorn) 33 . The walls and ceiling have dam3ged plaster, there is peeling and. chipped paint. Repair walls and ceiling in a workmanlike manner, scrape peelin;; and chipped. paint and. repaint with a non-lead base paint. 34. The floor covering has been damaged. Repair or replace floor covering. 35. The electrical outlet on the south wall has beeri darnaged. - Replace outlet. 36. This room has clothing, paper and wood debris. Clean room and rernove debris 37. The gas dryer is irnproperly vented in that the vent itselt has been damaged, it is also connected with fle�ible copper pipin�. Rernove copper pipinb and have the dryer properly hooked.-up. Stairway Leading From the First Floor to the Basement 38. This stairway lacks a proper handrail. Provide. Basement - Northmost Room 39. The walls of the basement are dama�ed., there arP missing stones and mort�r. Repair walls in a workmanlike manner, 40. T11e hot water heater - the discharge pipe does not extend to within 18 inches of the floor, the unit appears ru�ted and possibly inoperable. Test this unit and replace if necessary. 41 . The water heater has illegal half inch pipe coming into the unit and leavino the unit, there is also no shut-off valve provided for the unit and for the gas service there is an illegal fleaible copper hool:-up . The water heater should. be installed in a manner that meets applicable codes. 42. The furnace i� a hot water boiler type and ha� been vand.alized and heavily rusted. Replace this unit. 43 . The Temperature Pressure Relief valve cloes not e�ctend within �ix inches of the wat.er level. in the boiler and it does not have a spill pipe within 18 inches of the floor. These �1lould. be pi�ovid.ed 44. The vent to the fu.rnace has been vand.alized and has a hole. Replace or repair. �y�-��3 1066 SP_VPIlt11 Street West July 3 , 1990 Page: 5 Basement - Northmost Room - continued: 45 . There is an incinerator in the basement, the vent is heavily rusted, the unit is heavily rusted. Remove this unit, properly seal access to chimney. 46. The electrical system is grounded on the supply sicle of the rr�eter, there is no juniper between the service and the supply �ide over the water rneter. Property ground the system. Basemerit - South Room 47. The laundry tubs have an illegal S-trap. Remove S-trap and. provide a properlv vented trap. 48. The walls of this room are missing mortar and some stones are d.arnaged. Repair wall� in a workmanlike manner. 49. Cellar stairway to the back yard lacks a handrail. Provide haildrail. 50. The cellar door has been damaged and removed. Frovide proper. door with �. locking d.evice. Exterior - South Side 51 . The electric meter is missing and should be replaced.. 52. Foundation needs t.o be tuck-pointed and repaired in a worlcmanlike rnanne r. 53 . The electrical service has been cut and the electrical �ervice should. be replaced to ineet code. This is a 100 amp service. West Side 54. The found.ation needs to be tuck-pointed and repaired. i7� a workrnanlilce manner. 55 . There is a basement window on the southrr�ost corner that should. be replaced and the board over it should be rernoved. 56. There �.re two wi�ldows that are boarded. over. RP_TCIOVP_ boa.rds and. repair windows to brin� therr! up to code. East Side 57 . Fotuzd.ation need.s to be tuck-pointed. �yo-��o3 106h Seventh Street West July 3 , 1990 Page: 6 East Side — continued: 58. The southmost porch has a boarded window. Remove boaz'd and repair �r replace window to meet code. 59. There are numerotis trees growing along the east side of. the house that are damaging the roof, the siding and the foundation. Remove tllese LYPP_S and repair the damaged areas. North Side 60. There is one boarded. wind.ow and. a broken storrr� door. Repair or replace storm door, remove board f rom the window and repair or replace window to meet code. 61 . There is a tree growing from between the sidew�allc and. the foundation that is damaging both the siding and the found.ation. Remove t1PP and repair the darnaged areas. Roof 62. The roof has mtmerous areas that are deteriorated. and that have been broken through. There is nesting in the eai�e area a.long the westside of the buildinb• Repair the roof, all boards and supports should be repaired and the roof covering repl�ced. Garage 63 . The roofing has been damaged. and should be repldced.. 64. The eatTe areas have chipped and peelino paint. Scrape and repaint with a non—lead base paint. 65. The sid.inb has been damaged, some sid.ing is missing. Replace or repair siding. 66. The vehicle entry door frame has been damabed, parts are missing, paint is chipped. and peeling. Repair door frame in a workmanlike manner, scrape paint and repaint area with a non—lead. base paint. General 67 . The house lacks the followinb basic facilities; water service, oa� service and electrical service. Frovid.e to mePt the propez- cod.es, �9�''�`��3 1066 Seventh St.reet West July 3 , 1990 Page: 7 If you are unabl.e to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation prograrns for which you may qualify. Inforrnation about the�e programs i� available fro�'r� the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105 . 9sk to speak to a loatl officer. w , �i��/�/�3 ��,t.o, CITY OF SAIN P UL o�+ �, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES : ��0�'�� o DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesofa�55101 (6l 2) 292-77�1 )AMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR A.BANDONED BUILDING NO`PICE JunP 12, 1990 Ralph A. Moore 2044 Sprinosid.e Drive St. Pau.1 , riN 5511y-5341 RE: 2044 Springside Drive Single Family Residence Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Yublic H�alth h�s determined that the above noted building is an abandoned huilding, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Lebislative Codes defines as: "any bu.ilding or portion ot a building which has stcod with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any huilding or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1? year and which meets one or more of the followino criteria; (a) unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that �ii abandoned bLlildinb is a nuisance and it may be ordered torn down by the City. NOTE: If you do not want to have the City hegin action to have the buildino torn down, then the attached list of deficiPiicies inust be repaired or you rnust tear the building down on or before July 13, 1990. Any repair or demo].ition rnust be completed in accordaiice will all applicable laws. IL tl�e work, is not cornplet?d. or ify ouu have not t.arn t�1e l�Li11C1111� down by t.he above date, the Divi�ioii of Public Health will refer th:i� n�atter to the City Council to receive authority to te�r down t.he i�ui.lding• Al1 costs i7zcur�red ir� a5��"S`.=�"�' i ��`'/�e 3 2044 Springside Drive Jui�e 12, 1990 Page. 2 wreckirig the build:itig will be charoe�J. against the real est�te as a special �s�essment to be collected in the same manner as Laxes. The Citv Council will sched.ule a public hearing to con�id?r if the building should Ue torn d_own. If a public hPa.ring become� necessary, you will be notified of the t.ime and da�.e of the heariilg ai�d you will be allowed. to present evidence to the Ci.ty Council . A copy of this order �cill be kept on file in the City Clerk's C�ffice 1nd a ReSOlL1t10T1 declarino ttlis property t.o be a nuisaitce sha.11 be on T�.le in tlle Ramsey County Recorder's Orfice. Cornplia.ncP with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your �U.11d_1110 from the list o� abandoned build.iYi�,s but it does not rnean th�t t.he buildin� cc�ri�plies wi].1 all �ppl.icable Hou�ino and Buildino Codes. The d.ate for compliance ctith these ord_ers shall not be Pxtended unless vot�. receive written approval from the Division or Public Healt.h. If you wish to have the City tear d.owil you.r build.ing, you may do so by requestino a consetlt iorm be sent to you frorn ou.r office, signinb it and returning it to us. However, please be aware that all owners �.nd interested parties must sibn the for�� before the City c.a.0 tear the bu.i1_ding down witllc�ut. a City Council order. Also be aware that the cost of the demolition, if_ performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the prop?rty. If you have any questioi�s about this order, please contact the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153 . Sincerely, ,��rc;., �/ /C� Steven R. Roy � Environrnental Health Pr.ogram Manager SRR:jm Enclosure C: Karen Wilson �lanning and Economic Develop�7�ent i �q�.�yo3 DGFICIENCY LIST FOR - 2044 Springside Road May 14, 1990 All repairs and new insta.11ations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. �errnits rnust be ohtained where changes aiid/or additions to an electrical system require upgradino ot the service �ize to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C. ) requirernent.�. Some plu?„Uiiig repairs may necessitate updatinG of the fixtu.res and./or pipinG involved.. A permit is required for aiiy repair or ��ew installation. Permit� iT�ay be obtained fro��r� the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. Rear Eritry Area l . Irnproper extension cord wiring to electrical outlet by rear d.00r. Remove or replace in accordance with the National Electric Code. 2 . Open exposed. electrical wires to light above rear d.00r. Repair or replace in accord.ance wit11 the National Electric Code. 3 . Irnproperly installed. rome� f rorn switch to electric light. Repair or replace in accord.ance with the Natioi��l Elect.ric Cod.e, 4. Attached canopy over rear door is not properl.y in�tall.ed. on footing�. Froperl}� support c�nopy. 5 . Roof is sagged.. Repair roof to a level cond.ition 6. Canopy supports aie held together with ropes and k�ires, Properly su�port the rear canopy. ' . Light switch by rear door also supplies a yard light on the �:est sid.e of the structure. The yard light has open and spliced �aires and is not properly connected to a junction box. �'roperly install the yard. libht in accordance with the National Electric Code. West Side 8. West side wall, paint is worn and rnissing. Provide a r�ainted. fini�h on the siding. 9. Electric SP_YV1CP iJ1YE'S 3YP_ less t�"1ra11 tYIY'E'E? fP_P_.t fY'0?7! window.Relr�cate electric wires to comply with the National Electric Code. 10 . Gutters and d.own �pouts are rusted. �nd. fallino lo��e from the house.Repa.ir, replace or remove all gu.t.ter-� arld. d.o�n spou.t.s. l.1 , Rear rr�ost west �i�e caind.ow i� boarded. over a.nd. ha.c cY•ac}c.ed. a�-�d bx�ol:en panes, Re�air� thP �viiid.oc� and rernove the bnai�d�. 12. West sid.e roof i� sagced.F'roperly ��ipport the roof to e].i��r:ir�ate the sab. 13 . S}11I1gIP_S are �P_V['y'P]V worri.Replace al.l det.eriorated i�ootin;;. A ��.��3 2044 Sprinoside Road - Deficiency Li�t June 5 , 1990 Page: 2 14. Flashir�g by chimney is pulled. ].00se. Resecure chirnney fla�hing. 15 . Chimney h�s loose and. missin� n?ortar. Replace all loose and missin� mortar. Northeast Corner 16. �pen and exposed spl.iced. wiring to two outd.00r flood li�hts. Repair in accordance with the National Electr.ic Code. 17 . There is exposed. roof rafters ai�d roof sheathing that is rotted. and. decayed in areas, Replace all decayed wood arid place roof in a sound, weather tight cond.itioi�. East Side of Main House Roof 18. Roof is sagged. Support r��of to elintinate the sa�. 19. Eave tail rafters are broken off and eaves have co].lap�ed on to the building. Replace all decayed wood and place roof ir� a sound., c�e�ther tight condition. 20. Roof shingles are worn ar�d. rotted. in �ome ar�eas. RP_rI].BCP shin�l�� 21 . Attached lean-to at northeast corner of house has asphalt rolled roofinb. The roofing 11as �L101P_S, is worn and has rnissii�g areas or granules. Repair or replace this roofing rnaterial. 22. The metal chimney �.t the front �f the 110L1se lacks adequate and proper supports. Properly support this metal chimney. Front of House Above Attached Portion 23 . Open spliced wires to front flood lioht. Remove all illegal wiring and install in accordance t41t11 the National Electric Code. 24. The flood light is not attached to a proper junction box. Provide a proper junction box. South East Side of Addition at the Front of the House 25 . The foundation area has co].lapsed. ii�ward.. Repair this fOU.11C1.c1TlOt1. 26. Qpen e?:posed rome� leadinG from attached. ad.d�_tion at tlie front of the hou�e a.cross a ravi�ie aild into the d.irt 7.eadin� up the hill. . Not. protected fr�o�z, phy�ical dan?aoe , Remove all _illeoal wirino a��d in�tall in accordance with the N�.tiona.l Electr�_c Cod.e. - �90_,��3 2044 Sprinbside Road — Deficiency List June 5 , 1990 Pabe: 3 27 . East �ide wall h�.s loose �nd rnissin� pair�t and sorne areas of d.ecay. Repair this wall . 28. Storm window on the east side is rottPd. ai�d. the glass is brokei�. Replace or repair i:his window. 2�. Soil on east sid.e is slopped. tocaa.rd found.ation. Prop��rly slop? thi� soil away frorn the found.ation. 30. East side has piled and stored. wood scraps, metal and. other debris. Remove all debris. 31 . Wood trirri at south east corner Of ilOLl�P is in contact with the soil . Properly slope the soil away tro?„ th� hou.se and provid.e a sia inch separation between the soil and. wood.. Front of House 32. Open cracic between the rnain foundation and the found_ation for the addition at the front of the house. Seal this crack. 33 . Wood. for front ad.d.ition has loose anct rr,issing paint, so,ne decaved �.nd deteriorated areas. Repair or replace thi� addition. 34. Southeast facing plywood for ad.dition is delaminated, rotted. and decayed. RP_j�].1CF_' all deteriorated wood. 35. Tail ends of roof rafters facing northwest ar� rotted and d.ecayed.. These are the roof rafters for the add.�_tion at the front of the house. Repair or replace all decayed taood. • Smal.l Shed to the South of the House 36. Walls are bowed. out. Properly support the walls. 37. The roof wood is rotted and decayed, Replace all. decayed wood. 38, Roof is sagged. and. the aspllalt rolled roofing is worn. Replace all deteriorated roofinG. 39. The shed. conri�cted. to the �outh end_ of the add.ition at the front o� the house i� filled with �aoad., paper.�, rrtetal and v�rious OtYIPY� v.P_�J11�. F{P_TfiOVP_ 311 debi-i�. 40. The shed. �idin� has rnis�ino and. l.00se paint . Repair. 41 . The wood is in cont.act w�.th �oil . Fro��ide � si�; inch separation �PtWP_P_11 the �oil and. al]_ �:ood.. �--.��,�Q 3 2044 Sprinoside Road - Deficiency List June 5 , 1990 Pabe. 4 42. South wall is bowed. out of plurnh, Straibhten this wall . 43 . Rear wall of the shed that is detached and sou.th of the addition t.o the front of the house ha� collap�ed. awav frorn the builcl.ino. Repl�ce tllis wall. 44. Interior of this shed. is filled ctiith wood, metal, p�.per and miscellaneous othei d_ebri.s. Rerno�re all debris. Rear Deck Leading to Back Steps 45 . Decic is supported on ternporary tirnher�, logs and. cement blocks. Provide pioper supports. Def�_ciencies of April 10, 1.986 Condemnation 46. House lacics basic bathroom facilities, No bathtu.b o.r showPr, no toilet, 8I1C1 no handsink. 47. Electric appears hazardous. 4£i. Illeoal wood. heating CJ.P_V1CP_ {t�arrel stove) . 49. Large accu.mulation of trash and. ruUbish ipaper, cardboard, dirty, clothes, etc. } . 50. Kitchen sink waste i_s plubbed. 51. House ic not connected. to City sewer and does not function. Repair or connect. 52. Roof leaks and. part of the ceiling is falling down. 53 . Standing water in base,nent - no f loor d.rain. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehal�ilitaLion of_ the pre��nise� to comply with this oider, there are state and local rehahilitatioti proorams foi which you rnay qualif_y. Infor?r�ation about these program� is available frorr! the Department of Pl�.nn�_no and Econornic Development, Rel�abili_tat�_on Section at {612) 228-3105 . Ask to soealc to a loan officer. ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL��y03 ��.,,o. "� ' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES . , O y �, ,,: DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ,.,. 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,MinnesoW 55101 (612)292-7711 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE July 26, 1990 Catherine S. Mestnik 1728 Edwards Street St. Paul, MN 55109-4214 RE: 1488 Charles Avenue Wood Frame, one and one-half story, residential structure Lyman D. Bairds Addition Lot 10 Blk 1 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted buildin� is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Leoislative Codes defines as: "any building or portion of a building which hac stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1? year and which meets one or more of the follo�:ing criteria; (a} unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c) having multiple e:cterior Housing Code or Building Code ��iolations, or - (d} placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 3=� of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it may be ordered torn down by the City, NOTE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the building torn down, then the attached list of defici.encies must be repaired or you must tear the building down on or before August 26, 1990. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable laws. If the work, is not completed or if you have not torn the building down by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City .��.S Printed on Recycled Paper � + �--..�d-�yo 3 1488 Charles Avenue Ju1v 26, 1990 Page: 2 Council to receive authority to tear down the buildino. �11 costc incurred in wrecking the buildino will be charoed aoainst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as ta�ces. The City Council will schedule a public hearing to consider if the building should be torn down. If a public hearing becomes necessarv, you will be notified of the time and date of the hearinb and you will be allowed to present evidence to the City Council. A copy of this order c�ill be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a Resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned buildings but it does not mean that the building complies will �11 applicable Housing and Building Codes. The date for compliance with tYl@SP orders shall not be e�tended unlesc you receive kritten approval from the Division of Public Health. If you wich to have the City tear down your building, you may do so by requPSting a consent form be sent to you from our office, signing it and returning it to us. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sion the form before the City can tear the building down kithout a City Council order. 91so bP aware that the cost of the demolition, if performed by the City, would become a special assessment abainst the property. If you have any questions about this order, please contact the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153. Sincerely, �� Steven R. Roy Environmental Health Program Manager SRR:jm Enclosure CC: Karen Wilson Planning and Economic Development �qo-i�fo 3 DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 1488 Charles Avenue June 8, 1990 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appro}�riate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C. ) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new inGtallation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. Interior South Side Porch l . Screen door is broken, vandalized and deteriorated. 2. Paint is peelino. Repaint. 3. Entry is covered with debris. Remove debris and clean. Kitchen 4. Primary door is vandalized and the lock is broken, door knob is missing. Repair or replace door. S. Ceiling shows signs of water damage and has cracked plaster and flaking paint. Repair and paint. 6. Walls have cracked and peeling paint and show sions of water damage. Repair and paint. 7. Floor covering is cracked and has missing sectionc, Replace floor covering. 8. Fixtures are filthy. Clean. Bathroom 9. Ceiling is water damaged. Repair. 10. Shower stall missing fixtures and is filthy and moldy. Repair, clean and paint. 11. Bathroom lacks a handsink. Provide a handsink. 12. Bathroom lacks an electrical outlet. Provide an outlet in accordance with the Saint Paul Housing Code. 13. Toilet trap is dry. Repair toilet if necessary and provide water. . . �q°`��0 3 1488 Charles Avenue Deficiency List June 8, 1990 Paoe: 2 . Bathroom — continued: 14. The electric meter is in the bathroom. Relocate to a more appropriate location in accordance with the National Electrical Code. West Side Bedroom 15. Ceiling shows sions of water damage and is cracked. Paint is peelino. Repair and paint. 16. Walls have cracks and shows signs of water damage, have some holes in them. Repair and paint. 17. Windows are broken and lacking sash cordc. Repair windows. 18. Room has one duplex outlet and one sinole outlet. Provide an additional duplex outlet. 19. Carpeting is filthy and in need of cleaning. Clean and sanitize, or replace. 20. Signs of rodent infestation, feces on floor. Eliminate rodent infestation. Living Room 21 . Ceilings have holes in them and have cracked and loose plaster, peeling paint. Repair and paint. 22. Walls have missing and cracked plaster. Repair and paint. 23. Damaged cover plate to outlet on northside wall. Replace. 24. Floor covering is filthy. Clean and sanitize. Northside Bedroom 25. Ceiling shows signs of water damage and the wood paneling on. the ceiling is rotted and partially falling. Replace or repair. 26. Paneling on walls is water damaged. Repair. 27. Windows are boarded and several are cracked. Repair and replace as necessary. 28. Room only has one outlet. Provide additional outlet. . . �q��r�p 3 1488 Charles Avenue Deficiency List June 8, 1990 Page: 3 , Northside Entry Hallway 29. Steps lack handrail. Provide handrail. 30. Rise and run of steps_ is uneven. Repair. 31 . Ceiling is water damaged. Repair. 32. There is carpeting tacked onto the wall. Remove carpeting. 33. Floor covering is dirty and water damaged. Replace or repair. 34. Prime entry door is deteriorated and lacks proper locks and knob. Repair or replace. Exterior East Side 35. There is a 30 amp cervice entrance on the east side of the house which is disconnected. Repair and upgrade to National Electrical Code Standards. North Side 36. Porch shows signs of heavy deterioration and water damaoe. Repair. 37. Shingles are missing and damaoed on the porch roof. Repair or replace roof on porch. 38. Windows are broken out and boarded. Remove boards and replace with glass. 39. Siding has cracks. Repair. 40. Siding has loose and peeling paint. Regair and paint as necessary. 41. Roof on north side has many missing shingles and the sheathing appears to be deteriorated and rotted underneath. Repair roof and replace shingles. 42. Chimney has loose bricks and missing mortar. Repair chimney and tuckpoint. . . t� 9�'iy°3 1488 Charles Avenue Deficiency List June 8, 1990 Page: 4 West Side 43. There are some holes in the siding and some areas that have looce �nd peeling paint. Repair and paint. 44. Some siding boards are damaged. Repair or replace. 45. The foundation has some cracks and missing mortar. Repair. Garage Attachment 46. The roof is deteriorated and is missing shingles and the S�'lf'3tY11Tlo is deteriorated and rotted. Repair roof. 47. Garaoe windows are t�oarded and hroken. Repair. 48. Garage w�ood trim and doors have peeling and missing paint. Repair and paint as necessary, 4'3. Walls have some missing mortar. Repair. South Side � 50. Roof is bowing and sagging in places. Repair and replace shingles as necessary. S1 . Wood siding and trim is peeling and some areas �re deteriorated, crack�d or missing. Repair and paint. 52. Windows are cracked and partly boarded. Repair windows and replace glass. 53. Sill on south side ot house shows much deterioration, and rot. the sill has approximately a two inch gap in places between the foundation and the sill. Replace sill board. 54. Foundation is cracked and has missing mortar. Repair foundation. 55. Steps to house lack handrail and are deteriorated. Provide handrail and repair or replace steps. East Side 56. Roof shows signs of sagging and loose shingles. Repair roof. 57. Siding and trim has loose and peeling paint. Repaint. 58. Foundation is cracked and has missing mortar. Repair foundation. �:,,9o,,�e 3 � 1488 Charles Avenue Deficiency List June 8, 1990 Page: 5 East Side - continued: 59. Soffit and facia area show signs of e�tensive rot. Repair soffit and facia areas. General Fxterior 60. There are several trees growing around the foundation and aoainst the house, probably causing damage to the foundation and siding. Remove trees and brush, and repair any damage to foundation. 61. Steps at the west side of the property lack handrail. Provide handrail and repair steps. Basic Facilities 62. House lacks electrical cervice. Provide electrical service. 63. House lacks water service. Provide water service, and make any necessary repairs to plumbing to code. NOTE: 64. Could not access the attic area. Repair any structural damage in the attic. 65 . Could not access the bacement area. Repair any structural, electrical or mechanical deficiencies. 66. Could find no equipment to heat hot water. Provide a water heater in accordance with the plumbing code. 67. Could find no furnace. Install a furnace to heat the building. Al1 installations must be in accordance with the Minnesota Mechanical Code. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan officer.