With New Inspection
In Hand, City Attorney
Due Back In Court
Editor’s Note: Here the summary of findings of an inspection of the former Oneonta Hotel conducted by code inspectors on Jan. 15. The city Board of Public Service declare an “emergency” at the building on Jan. 5, 2017, after an inspection. On Oct. 5, 2017, the board declared the apartment house “unsafe.” With the latest finding, City Attorney David Merzig is due back in county court, seeking an order to final have the building vacated. Here is a summary of the latest findings code inspectors filed with the City Clerk’s Office
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Many of the code violations noted in the original report still exist throughout the building.
► A licensed plumber has made plumbing corrections throughout the building. Though the piping was
installed correctly, many of the vanities and cabinet units in the apartments still require replacement due to deteriorated condition and water damage.
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