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Building official reports demolition possible at 705 West Walnut, flags unsafe structure on North Newark

Building Standards Commission · December 15, 2025
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Summary

Building department staff updated the commission on enforcement actions: the owner of 705 West Walnut is reportedly leaning toward demolition; staff cited safety concerns at 803 North Newark (Case 3454) and ongoing outreach at 502 North Newark (Case 3347). No demolition timeline was given.

Rick Denny, who presented the enforcement update, told the Building Standards Commission that the owner of 705 West Walnut (referred to in the record as Ms. Hurley) received a certified and regular letter about the commission's decision and has indicated she is seeking demolition quotes.

“She said she would get quotes for a demo,” Denny said, adding that Ms. Hurley told staff she had some quotes…

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