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Commission grants continuance in 146 Vernon emergency‑order appeal; inspectors say property remains unsafe
Summary
The Building Inspection Commission granted an appellant's request to continue an appeal of Emergency Order 111234E to Feb. 18 by a 5–1 roll‑call vote; DBI staff said the owner has not corrected structural and roof issues and that enforcement actions and fees remain in effect.
The Building Inspection Commission voted 5–1 on Jan. 21 to grant a continuance in the appeal of Emergency Order 111234E for 146 Vernon Street, moving the case to the commission’s Feb. 18 meeting after the appellant, Karen Kwan, said she was experiencing severe eye pain and could not appear.
President Alexander Toot moved to grant the continuance; Commissioner Calamucci seconded. The roll call vote recorded votes in favor from President Alexander Toot, Commissioner Kalamucci, Commissioner Lee, Commissioner McCleese and Commissioner Williams; Commissioner Newman voted no.
DBI code‑enforcement staff told the commission that when the emergency order was issued city crews and Public Works shored up the building and that, to date, the property owner had not undertaken corrective work. Mauricio Hernandez, chief building inspector for code enforcement, said recent inspections and photographs show water damage to roof components that have affected structural floor framing and that the department has opened multiple violation notices and is coordinating with the city attorney’s office.
Hernandez also noted that enforcement and fees (for barricades, interim work and other abatement costs) continue to accrue while the matter is pending and that appellants may file a separate request to suspend enforcement if they meet the requirements. The commission warned the appellant that a second continuance would be unlikely and urged her to provide a representative if she cannot appear at the February hearing.
What changed: The continuance allows the appellant more time to recover and prepare a full presentation. DBI staff said they will continue monitoring the site and that the emergency order and related enforcement remain in effect.
