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AAB upholds abatement order for 102 Baker Street after hearing on paint, roof debris and safety
Summary
After presentations by DBI and the property owner, plus multiple neighbor comments, the Abatement Appeals Board voted unanimously to uphold the director's order of abatement for 102 Baker Street (complaint 202290668). The board considered but declined to waive assessments because none had been generated; staff and commissioners discussed testing, scaffolding, and containment as alternatives to full repainting.
The Abatement Appeals Board voted unanimously on March 20 to uphold the director's order of abatement for 102 Baker Street (complaint tracking number 202290668).
DBI senior housing inspector Jim Laurie presented photos and inspection findings, saying a Notice of Violation was issued May 5, 2022, and a most recent inspection occurred March 7, 2024. Laurie described peeling paint on exterior shingles and facial trim, missing corbels on the cornice molding, loose roofing materials and debris that staff said could migrate to neighboring properties. DBI recommended upholding the order of abatement and assessing associated costs.
Owner and appellant Christopher Neto and his family told the board that construction was delayed by contractor litigation and outstanding…
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