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Board sets status dates for multiple properties; mortgagee appears for 6333 Garfield case
Summary
The Board of Public Works and Safety set future status hearings for multiple properties with outstanding code or rehab agreements and heard that a mortgagee representative appeared for 6333 Garfield; the board asked inspectors to provide updated photos and progress reports.
The Hammond Board of Public Works and Safety set follow-up dates March 13 for a series of properties under code-enforcement review and received updates on contractors and mortgagee involvement.
For 7235–41 Calumet Avenue, the city reported that property owners and their attorney had agreed to remove in-unit water taps and to document a five‑year agreement; the board set the matter over to April 10, 2025, for a status update.
At 6333 Garfield, a representative for the mortgagee — attorney Shannon Egan said the current mortgagee is Bank of America with Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing as the servicing agent — appeared to learn the status. City staff said no permits have been obtained by the contractor and that the property has not had work started. The board set a status hearing for March 27, 2025, and inspectors were asked to take updated exterior photos for the file.
For 2314 Indianapolis Boulevard (owner Arana), the board said a new contractor has been engaged and recommended a 60‑day status review; the matter was set for May 8, 2025, to allow the owner and contractor to continue rehab efforts.
For 5742 Calumet Avenue (the former car lot), the board noted recent cleanup and graffiti removal and set the matter for status on April 3, 2025, to allow the inspections department in the Third District to report back.
Board members asked inspectors to collect current photos and to coordinate with the law department and case managers as needed. For properties on the demolition or rehab list, staff reiterated that expenditures (for example, roofing or siding) should be directed to the highest-priority items identified by inspectors; the board encouraged owners to work with staff to secure licensed contractors.
