Fig Street Fire
This property has been a constant source of trouble.
It had an illegal rebuild sometime before the storm, it was left open for 2 years after the storm. They did a shabby unpermitted rebuild. And now a fire because they have been throwing the debris in the front yard instead of a dumpster.
Meanwhile people live here, right next door.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:45 am
This property is a real nuisance. Especially since the other homeowners on the block keep their houses in good condition. I’ve reported this property to our City Council Rep., Safety and Permits, and the City Building Inspector. Although a stop work order was put on the property, someone began working on it again a few weeks ago, I believe illegally. Unfortunately, when the city does respond to a complaint, the follow up is feeble at best. This sort of thing is happening all over the city, not just in our neighborhood. I don’t know what we can do about this sort of thing, except keep reporting it. I’m thankful that no other surrounding buildings were damaged in the fire, and that the fire dept. responded as quickly as they did.
May 15th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
I am thankful the ill placed Home Depot window appears to have come through the flames unscathed.
May 16th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Um…. if that window came from Home Depot, shame on them…. Looks more like an off brand to me. Even Home Depot wouldn’t stoop that low.