Legislative Hearings minutes — nuisance abatement, vacate and Fire Certificate of Occupancy appeals (Feb 24, 2026)
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The Legislative Hearings officer reviewed multiple summary abatement, nuisance and Fire Certificate of Occupancy (FCO) appeals. Key outcomes: the 399 Blair Ave. abatement was continued with staged compliance deadlines (Apr 1, May 1, June 1, Aug 1); two nuisance abatements (708 Hawthorne Ave E and 1079 Western Ave N) were found not abated and referred to City Council for possible city cleanup; an Order to Vacate at 1877 Grand Ave. Apt 1 was extended to April 3 for vacate or compliance with reinspection; the appeal for 104 Dale St. N. was denied as withdrawn and original deadlines remain; FCO matters at 392 Edmund Ave. and 1112 Kingsford St. were laid over for further reinspections and documentation. Multiple matters were referred to City Council with specified return dates and reinspections scheduled.
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- 399 Blair Ave. (RLH SAO 26-16): Grants staged extensions — April 1, 2026 for removal of tow truck/scrap metal and miscellaneous non-construction debris; May 1, 2026 for vehicles to be removed or made properly licensed, operable, and with all vital parts; June 1, 2026 to pull a building permit or remove construction materials; August 1, 2026 for brick patio installed or bricks removed. Matter referred to City Council (due 3/11/2026).
- 708 Hawthorne Ave E. (RLH SAO 26-17): Finding that the nuisance is not abated; recommended authorization for City crew to perform cleanup with associated cost. Referred to City Council (due 3/4/2026).
- 1079 Western Ave N. (RLH SAO 26-11): Determined nuisances are not abated (bench and card table allowed to remain); inspectors to reinspect and matter referred to City Council (due 3/4/2026).
- 1877 Grand Ave., Apt 1 (RLH VO 26-13): Grant to April 3, 2026 for the apartment to be vacated or brought into compliance; reinspection scheduled April 3 at 10:00 AM. Referred to City Council (due 3/11/2026).
- 104 Dale St. N. (RLH VO 26-12): Appeal denied because appellant withdrew the appeal; original correction/condemnation deadlines remain in effect. Referred to City Council (due 3/11/2026).
- 392 Edmund Ave. (RLH FCO 26-20): Laid over to Legislative Hearings on March 3, 2026 for further discussion after a March 2 reinspection.
- 1112 Kingsford St. (RLH FCO 26-19): Laid over to Legislative Hearings on March 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM; occupant instructed to provide documentation (e.g., probate/ownership) and staff to review reinspection results before further action.
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- 11:00 a.m. Hearings
- Summary & Vehicle Abatement Orders
- Appeal of Victoria Pwo, on behalf of Nyar Pwo, to a Summary Abatement Order at 399 BLAIR AVENUE.
- Making Finding on Nuisance Abatements
- Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 708 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST in Council File RLH SAO 26-8.
- Second Making finding on the appealed nuisance abatement ordered for 1079 WESTERN AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH SAO 25-71.
- 1:30 p.m. Hearings
- Orders To Vacate - Fire Certificate of Occupancy
- Appeal of Janice Ruchie, Occupant, to a Fire Inspection Report, which includes condemnation, at 1877 GRAND AVENUE, APARTMENT 1.
- Appeal of Nikolla Erindi, on behalf of Elton Mykerezi, to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice, which includes condemnation, at 104 DALE STREET NORTH.
- 2:00 p.m. Hearings
- Fire Certificates of Occupancy
- Appeal of Kali Terry to a Fire Inspection Report at 392 EDMUND AVENUE.
- Appeal of Chris Schwartz, to a Correction Notice-1st Notice at 1112 KINGSFORD STREET.
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