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Magistrate orders permits, longer deadline for converted shed at Vicksburg Street; fire code issues also cited
Summary
A metal garage at 679 Vicksburg Street was cited for conversion to multiple apartments without permits; the magistrate set separate deadlines for building and fire compliance and warned of daily fines.
Special Magistrate Kristen Ike found the owners of 679 Vicksburg Street in violation after city inspections and a fire department response showed a permitted metal garage had been converted into three studio apartments with electrical and plumbing work.
Code enforcement officer Bashir Cherky testified the accessory structure was originally permitted as a metal garage but had been converted into multiple units with kitchens and bathrooms. Cherky said the corrective action is to obtain the required permits for the conversion or otherwise…
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