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Board upholds abatement for 196 Putnam, gives owner time to accept help and deadlines for life-safety repairs
Summary
The Abatement Appeals Board upheld an order of abatement for 196 Putnam Street but held enforcement in abeyance for six months while staff coordinates repairs and social services; life-safety repairs must begin within 30 days and be finished within 90 days, the board said.
The Abatement Appeals Board on Feb. 17 upheld an order of abatement for 196 Putnam Street but held enforcement in abeyance so the city can coordinate repairs and social-services support for the elderly homeowner.
Rosemary Bosque, chief housing inspector, told the board the property has been the subject of complaints since 2002 and was referred to the City Attorney in 2010. A February 2015 inspection produced the notice of violation now before the board. Bosque said staff has repeatedly offered assistance — including Adult Protective Services and nonprofit help — but that the owner often declined those offers.
Homeowner Lourilla Harris, who said she is 86 and lives on income under $20,000, told the board she cannot…
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