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ADDRESS: 546 W ARLINGTON PL
Inspection # 10010463
VIOLATIONS BUILDING CODE CITATION VIOLATION DETAILS
CN031023 Failed to maintain properly charged fire extinguisher and to attach tag which clearly indicates recharge date and signature of the person who performed the recharge. (15-16-680) TAGS MISSING ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER 10/7/09-violation still exists.
CN031023 Failed to maintain properly charged fire extinguisher and to attach tag which clearly indicates recharge date and signature of the person who performed the recharge. (15-16-680) fire extinguishers not tagged thru-out . 10/7/09-violation still exist.
CN061014 Failed to maintain the exterior walls of a building or structure free from holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other conditions which might admit rain or dampness to the walls. (13-196-530(b), 13-196-641) north at 2nd by fire escape, south at grade-missing masonary-rusted rebar showing.
CN073014 Failed to maintain exterior door in sound condition and repair. (13-196-550(d) and (e), 13-196-641) north at 2nd-dilapitated-rusted and broken fire escape door.
CN073044 Failed to maintain exterior door hardware in good condition and repair. (13-196-550(d), 13-196-641) north-all level-fire escape doors missing door closers.
CN101015 Failed to maintain interior walls and ceilings free from holes or cracks. (13-19-540(c)) LOOSE PLASTER 7TH FLOOR CEILING-10/7/09-by fire escape -violations still exists.
CN101015 Failed to maintain interior walls and ceilings free from holes or cracks. (13-19-540(c)) missing, bubbled, water stained plaster.
CN102015 Failed to maintain interior walls, ceilings and woodwork free from flaking, peeling, chipped or loose paint. (13-196-540(d)) unit 701 mildew/black walls living closet also with flaking & paint lifting off surface, dining room also black/mildew paint lifting off surface at & around east wall baseboard, north wall, east wall flaking/lifting parapet behind east wall mirrors black/mildew. bedroom lifting paint. on 3/24/08 this inspector viewed condensation on walls, windows & sills. unit 705 flaking paint thru-out front stairwell before 8 flaking paint 8th flr ceiling flaking, lifting paint next to exit sign in corridor. various locations front stairwell-10/7/09-no entry to units.
CN103015 Failed to maintain floor free from holes and wide cracks and free from loose, warped, protruding or rotting floor boards. (13-196-540(a) and (b)) 7th floor by fire escape-broken missing floor tiles.
CN105035 Repair or replace door hardware. (13-196-550) VESTIBULE DOOR KNOB LOOSE 10/7/09-violation still exists.
CN107015 Failed to provide and maintain adequate illumination for public hall and stairwell. (13-196-080, 13-196-450, 13-160-660, 13-160-670) HALL-7TH FLOOR-LIGHTBULB DEFECTIVE HALL-5TH FLOOR AND 8TH FLOOR-EMERGENCY LIGHTS DEFECTIVE-10/7/09-violations still exists.
CN107015 Failed to provide and maintain adequate illumination for public hall and stairwell. (13-196-080, 13-196-450, 13-160-660, 13-160-670) 1st through 8th emergency lighting out.
CN107035 Failed to maintain all exit signs illuminated when building is occupied and otherwise maintain exit signs in good condition. (13-196-090, 13-160-700 thru 13-160-770) 1st through 8th-exit sign lights out
CN107035 Failed to maintain all exit signs illuminated when building is occupied and otherwise maintain exit signs in good condition. (13-196-090, 13-160-700 thru 13-160-770) exit light not lit at basement north, 4th floor south, 6th floor south, 7th floor south, 8th floor north.10/7/09-violations still exists
CN131026 Repair or replace defective screen. (13-196-560 B) south at 1st and 8th-ripped window screens.
CN140016 Keep premises clean, sanitary, and safe. (13-196-620 A, 13-196-630) unit 701 stain on carpeting resulting from moisture, water-10/7/09-no entry to unit.
CN190019 Arrange for inspection of premises. (13-12-100) Interior of building 10.7.2010 and 1.20.2011 no entry no valid code for door bell system given to gain entry or a response. CSR 101984826 apartment 410 mold and window complaint no entry.
CN197019 Install and maintain approved smoke detectors. (13-196-100 thru 13-196-160) Install a smoke detector in every dwelling unit. Install one on any living level with a habitable room or unenclosed heating plant, on the uppermost ceiling of enclosed porch stairwell, and within 15 feet of every sleeping room. Be sure the detector is at least 4 inches from the wall, 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling, and not above door or window. 8th floor-top of south stairway-missing smoke detector.
CN198019 File building registration statement with Building Dept. (13-10-030, 13-10-040) Building provide evidence building registration for years 2010 and 2011.