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City finds units at 2404 White Oak unfit for occupancy; owner agrees to work toward repairs
Summary
Inspectors found interior staircases and an illegally converted garage at 2404 White Oak Avenue failed minimum habitability standards; the board accepted the inspection findings and the owner said he will get estimates and close down the affected units.
Hammond City inspectors told the Board of Upcourse and Safety on March 20 that a February 12 inspection of 2404 White Oak Avenue found two areas of the four-unit apartment building unfit for occupancy, and the board accepted the inspectors’ findings.
Why it matters: the inspection identified life-safety and code violations that render portions of the building unsafe for tenants and require corrective action before occupancy can be restored.
Inspectors reported that interior staircases across the second and third units measured about 25 inches wide, below the code minimum of 36 inches; the staircases will need reconstruction to meet code. Inspectors also found the first-floor garage had been converted to living space without permits. A second-floor studio bathroom was described as too small to meet minimum requirements. Photos documenting the violations were presented.
Property owner Glenn Doering appeared. He told the board he bought the property with the conditions already present and said he is working to get estimates, will close the unsatisfactory units and is committed to working with the city. The owner asked for time to obtain cost estimates and said he is cooperating with inspectors. The board directed signatures on the findings and recorded acceptance.
Board action: the board accepted and signed the inspection findings for 2404 White Oak Avenue; the owner will pursue estimates and remedial work, and the matter will return as required under the code-enforcement process.
Ending: The acceptance of the findings starts the enforcement timeline under the city’s housing code; the owner indicated cooperation and intent to pursue repairs and closure of the unfit units.
