1405 GRAND AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

• 11/ '� . .. _.�i�T.;�i r� \ 1905 Grand Avenue ' During ti.e investi,ation of a neighborhood complaint we found the ' structure at 1405 Grand Avenue open to tlie public and apparently abandoned. An interior inspection of the single family dwelling revealed that it was also substandard in the following respects : - Rotte� foundation members, leaking roof, no heating system to the second floor, and an altered electrical system. We notified the owner of these decrepancies by letter on November 3, 1972. There was no response to this letter. A reinspection of the property was made on January 9, 1973, and at that time we noted that there haci been an attempt fo secure the building . On April 12, 1973 we received a complaint that children were using the house but we could find no evidence of this. Another complaining party telephoned on January 23, 1974 . While answering this complaint we found the property again open to the public and some evidence of � vandalism. The owner was contacted on February 1, 1974 and he agreed to secure the building. Another complaint was received on May 23, 1979 , concerning access to the property. An inspection on May 28, 1974 showed further deteriora- tion and vandalism. The property was readily accessible to the public. At this time we sent formal notice to Mr. Ryder which classified the . structure as an unsafe buildinq. A Building Officials Hearing was held on June 25, 1974 . At that time Mr. Ryder agreed to immediately and adequately secure the structure to entry. He further agreed to obtain the neccessary permits and begin repair of the structure by September 1, 1974 . An inspection of the site on September 31 , 1974 revealed that neither of these agreemenCs had been kept. On Octobcr 3, 1974 we sent Mr. Ryder a let..er asking for an explana- tion. There was no response to this letter. I attempted to contact Mr. Ryder by telephone on two occassions. He did not return my calls. I � �