Building Permit and Inspection Records
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ADDRESS: 6610 S KENWOOD AVE
| Inspection # 13651698 | ||
|---|---|---|
| VIOLATIONS | BUILDING CODE CITATION | VIOLATION DETAILS |
| CN015062 | Failed to remove obstruction from exitway that hampers travel and evacuation. (13-160-070, 13-196-080) | SW Rear porch - Bi-fold doors at grade; SE Rear porch - BBQ grill on 2nd floor deck; obstructing exitways |
| 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) | East/Exterior wall - Bricks missing around basement window at NE corner - covered with metal bars; gaps around window frame; South, west elevations - Unsealed exhaust/vent holes in exterior walls, no pipes or venting equipment installed South/Thru-corridor - Holes at ceiling; |
| CN062024 | Failed to maintain parapet wall in good repair and free from cracks and defects. (13-196-530 and 13-196-641) | West/Parapet wall - Washed out mortar at SW & NW corners |
| CN070024 | Failed to repair or replace defective or missing members of porch system. (13-196-570, 13-196-641) | South/Rear porches -Foundation status unknown; support missing underneath winders; paint peeling throughout; SW rear porch - 2x8 joists span approx. 11'-0"; open joist pockets at 2nd floor; deckboards cupping at 1st floor; scuttle panel missing at 3rd floor ceiling; SE Rear porch - 2x8 joists span 10'-9". Permit required to repair south rear porches only. |
| CN138056 | Remove accumulation of refuse and debris and keep premises clean. (13-196-580, 13-196-630) | SW Rear porch - Trash, debris at grade |
| CN190029 | pending notice reinspection | Unable to inspect interior, stairwells, apartments, basement, and all rear premises, and rear porches. Unverified detectors and conditions. |
| CN196019 | Post address of building in conspicuous place on or near entrance with figures at least 3 inches long for residential, or 6 inches long for commercial building. (10-4-050, 10-4-090, 10-4-100) | East courtyard/#6614 - Address missing on front entry door |
| 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. | SE Rear porch/3rd floor - Partially enclosed rear porch - Smoke detector missing |
| CN015062 | Failed to remove obstruction from exitway that hampers travel and evacuation. (13-160-070, 13-196-080) | SW Rear porch - Bi-fold doors at grade; SE Rear porch - BBQ grill on 2nd floor deck; obstructing exitways |
| 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) | East/Exterior wall - Bricks missing around basement window at NE corner - covered with metal bars; gaps around window frame; South, west elevations - Unsealed exhaust/vent holes in exterior walls, no pipes or venting equipment installed South/Thru-corridor - Holes at ceiling; |
| CN062024 | Failed to maintain parapet wall in good repair and free from cracks and defects. (13-196-530 and 13-196-641) | West/Parapet wall - Washed out mortar at SW & NW corners |
| CN070024 | Failed to repair or replace defective or missing members of porch system. (13-196-570, 13-196-641) | South/Rear porches -Foundation status unknown; support missing underneath winders; paint peeling throughout; SW rear porch - 2x8 joists span approx. 11'-0"; open joist pockets at 2nd floor; deckboards cupping at 1st floor; scuttle panel missing at 3rd floor ceiling; SE Rear porch - 2x8 joists span 10'-9". Permit required to repair south rear porches only. |
| CN138056 | Remove accumulation of refuse and debris and keep premises clean. (13-196-580, 13-196-630) | SW Rear porch - Trash, debris at grade |
| CN190029 | pending notice reinspection | Unable to inspect interior, stairwells, apartments, basement, and all rear premises, and rear porches. Unverified detectors and conditions. |
| CN196019 | Post address of building in conspicuous place on or near entrance with figures at least 3 inches long for residential, or 6 inches long for commercial building. (10-4-050, 10-4-090, 10-4-100) | East courtyard/#6614 - Address missing on front entry door |
| 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. | SE Rear porch/3rd floor - Partially enclosed rear porch - Smoke detector missing |