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The City of Utica publishes code violations in The Observer Dispatch after Monday night court hearings.
The Utica Codes Enforcement office emails the results to the newspaper at email address of community@uticaod.com
Below are sample violations.
These are republished here to help Ilion residents recognize what to look for when reviewing a potential problem property. Odds are that if it constitutes a codes violation in the City of Utica, it would be a violation in the Village of Ilion. Both municipalities operate under the NY State Properties Maintenance Code of 2010.
http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/st/ny/st/index.htm
UTICA CODES VIOLATIONS
Posted April 29, 2016
2110 Whitesboro St. , Robert Chiarello, the apartment door is detached from the hinges; locking mechanism is inoperable, hardwired smoke detector in the kitchen is emitting a beeping signal; unsecure , 2 broken windows on the 2nd floor level on the east side of the structure, black garbage bags of unknown contents, loose litter, cardboard boxes, plastic tote and other misc. items stored on the front porch, unplated Ford F-150 pickup truck situated on the front lawn, $ 75 fine, c onditional discharge.
Jeffrey Allen , 1204 Thorn St., two unplated/unregistered vehicles parked on the East side of the property, trial 5/02/16.
Laquita Linen , 908 Shaw St., garbage and miscellaneous debris scattered throughout the property, $50 fine, conditional discharge.
Tim Curley , 903 Lamb St., garbage and miscellaneous debris scattered throughout the premises, warrant issued.
Raquel Rosario , 1024 Wager St., silver minivan parked in the rear of the property; broken windows and covered with plastic; not roadworthy, warrant issued.
Jennifer Randall , 1440 Sunset Ave., fencing on the South side of the house in the alleyway is broken/leaning, garbage and debris scattered throughout the property also large accumulation of garbage in the alleyway and driveway, conditional discharge.
414 Milgate St. 1st floor, Juan Portalatin, foundation on the North side of the house has fallen thus creating a large opening, garbage & debris scattered throughout the property, warrant issued.
524 Wetmore St. , G J Holdings, LLC c/o Frank Raspante, entire property including the front porches is littered with garbage and miscellaneous debris, warrant issued.
524 Wetmore St. , Melissa Bueno, entire property including the front porches is littered with garbage and miscellaneous debris, $100 fine, conditional discharge.
952 Sunset Ave. , Barbara Szalkucki, roof eaves on the 2nd floor porch contains holes; wood is decayed also the support beam on the 2nd floor front porch is detached; unsecure, report 4/11/16.
1429 Erie St. , Shea'le Vines, blue garbage bag that is torn open stored in the rear of the property, also loose litter and debris strewn throughout the side and rear yards, conditional discharge.
458 Oakdale Ave. , Michael Lazarek, the soffit on the property is loose and detached from the house, warrant issued.
1222 Francis St. , Jose Palencia, scattered litter and debris throughout the premises also orange recyclable container between the sidewalk and curb, $150 fine, conditional discharge.
Posted Feb. 6, 2016 at 11:15 AM
1904 Briar Ave., Linda Pylman, There is an accumulation of scrap metal, wood and miscellaneous debris scattered throughout the exterior premises; unsanitary conditions exist, warrant issued.
719-721 Columbia St., Old School Remodeling & Design, LLC c/o John McDevitt, retaining wall is incomplete and sections are not secured properly also decorative support post for the front porch is unsecure, front porch handrails are unsecure also several spindles are missing, 2nd floor hallway and kitchen windows are broken, section of the wood panel on the bottom of the door is broken, wall behind the 2nd floor bathroom door is unfinished, kitchen flooring is ripped/torn, 2nd floor ceiling is unsecure and 1st fl. Bathroom door lacks protective finish, several spindles missing for front hall staircase, building is infested with bed bugs, 1st floor shower control knob is broken also 2nd floor bathroom plumbing fixtures are in disrepair, control knob missing for stove, 2nd floor front apartment is lacking a carbon monoxide alarm also the carbon monoxide alarm in the 2nd fl. Hallway is laying on the floor; inoperable, rear staircase on the 2nd floor is blocked off, smoke detector in the 2nd fl. Front apartment is inoperable and the smoke detector in the 2nd fl. Hallway is inoperable; laying on the floor, warrant issued.
2106 Whitesboro St. Luis Rafael Grullon, 4 unplated/disassembled Honda vehicles stored on the property, conditional discharge.
611 Lenox Ave., Katherine Carter, black bag and broken glass located on the front porch, also loose litter in the alleyway and furniture, boxes, plastic bins strewn throughout the rear yard, adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
69 Prospect St., Eneida Rodriguez, 2 unplated vehicles parked in the driveway, warrant issued.
934 Catherine St., Esad Kacic, infestation of bed bugs, rear bedroom is lacking sufficient heat, smoke alarm installed in the children’s room is lacking a battery, unit lacks a carbon monoxide detector, warrant issued.
1418 Miller St., Fabian Rivera, III, rear yard is extremely overgrown, extreme amount of appliances stored in the rear yard and the driveway area contains an abundance of assorted items and debris; complete eyesore, warrant issued.
1573 Seymour Ave., Ismael Cruz, infestation of cockroaches, conditional discharge.
728-730 Columbia St., Kimosabe Enterprises, LLC c/o Lawrence Mennig, 2nd and 3rd floor apartments have been posted “Not to be Occupied”; units lack the supply of water, heat and a functional sprinkler system; units are uninhabitable, $250 fine, conditional discharge.
Court results for Dec. 14
Posted Dec. 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM
http://www.uticaod.com/article/20151225/NEWS/151229742
1002 Hope St., Jasmine Diaz, accumulation of garbage, plastic containers and assorted debris strewn throughout the premises; report 1/4/16.
1428 Sunset Ave., Fence Lake Properties, LLC c/o Jefferson H. Hodges, front exterior wall/guard located on the 2nd floor porch is in disrepair; top portion is decayed also rear steps leading to the back door are in need of repair; 2nd step is not properly installed also the front porch right side is not structurally sound, attic windows in the front and rear of the building are missing, large hole in the wall in the living room behind the mirror, sections of the walls are unfinished in the kitchen, front hallway and bedroom #1 door lack protective covering, the entire apartment lacks protective covering throughout also there is a hole in the closet floor, infestation of mice, bathroom sink |and bathtub are leaking, electrical |hazards throughout, unit lacking the supply of a carbon monoxide detector and also smoke detectors; trial 3/07/16.
619 Albany St., James L. Swenton, 2nd fl. porch east side railing is missing spindles; report 1/4/16.
1118 Churchill Ave., Andrei L. Balanean, black and white garbage bags, clothing, loose litter, recyclable containers full of misc. items and other assorted debris strewn throughout the driveway, grounds not maintained; overgrown; $75 fine, conditional discharge.
710 Mary St., Chris Sickler, flashing around the front of the 2nd floor front porch is unsecure, there is an accumulation of garbage on the front lawn, 1st floor front porch also garbage |bags stored on the 1st floor |side porch; $100 fine conditional discharge.
2110 Whitesboro St., Robert Chiarello, two broken windows on the 2nd floor level on the east side of the structure; shards of glass in the windows; warrant $250.
817 Warren St., Nijaz Sisic, storm window in the laundry room is unsecure also window in the storage room next to the laundry room is unsecure, 1st bedroom ceiling on the 2nd floor contains water spots and is buckling, mice droppings visible in the kitchen also noted an infestation of cockroaches, 1st floor bathroom toilet doesn’t flush properly, the kitchen double sink is clogged and there is an accumulation of water on the basement floor; slight odor of sewage, dwelling unit lacks the supply of heat,conditional discharge.
26 Kernan Ave. 1st fl., Linda Hickel, dwelling unit lacks a carbon monoxide alarm, several outlets in the apartment are inoperable and the ceiling light fixture in the kitchen has exposed wiring, water leaking in the bathroom ceiling; ceiling tile is missing, toilet is inoperable, bathroom sink is inoperable, water leaking underneath into the cabinet, front apartment door and 1st bedroom door are missing knobs and 2nd bedroom door is detached from the hinges; unsecure, broken window in the 2nd bedroom; report 2/22/16.
Court results for Oct. 5
Posted Oct. 24, 2015
http://www.uticaod.com/article/20151024/NEWS/151029654 -
1418 Miller St., Fabian Rivera, III, rear yard is extremely overgrown also there is an extreme amount of appliances being stored in the rear yard also driveway area contains an abundance of assorted items and debris; complete eyesore, trial 2/01/16.
1308 Lenox Ave., Demaris Resto, occupant is utilizing the rear room as a bedroom; not a habitable space, conditional discharge.
1576 Brinckerhoff Ave., William Steele, Illegal dumping of household garbage and recyclables, $50 fine.
1228 Thorn St., Kimberly O’Boyle, front porch contains black garbage bags, plastic containers, cardboard and other assorted debris, kitchen ceiling tiles are unsecure, ceiling tiles in the rear bedroom are water damaged, living room wall has exposed plaster, $50 fine, conditional discharge.
516 Milgate St., 2nd fl., Faik Vllasa, infestation of cockroaches and bedbugs, dismissed.
516 Milgate St., 1st fl., Faik Vllasa, infestation of cockroaches, $50. fine, conditional discharge.
528 St. Anthony St., Fabio Jiminez, 1st floor level porch ceiling is detaching from the structure, $250 bail warrant issued.
1118 Churchill Ave., Andrei L. Balanean, black & white garbage bags, clothing, loose litter, recyclable containers full of misc. items and other assorted debris strewn throughout the driveway, grounds not maintained; overgrown, warrant issued.
607 Cross St.- Rafael R. Hilario, dwelling unit is infested with cockroaches- defer arraignment 10/19/15.
1134 Orchard St., Rafael R. Hilario, living room window and kitchen window are unsecure, 1st floor bathroom is lacking required ventilation, cooking oven door is broken, defer arraignment 10/19/15.
1130 Orchard St., Rafael R. Hilario- foundation wall on the East side of the structure is in disrepair, structure is infested with cockroaches throughout the interior and exterior premises, strong odor of sewage emitting from the basement; raw sewage covering the basement floor, Defer Arraignment 10/19/15.
1220 Walnut St., Denise M. Saunders- trim of the house lacks protective covering, 2nd floor front window is cracked/broken and front attic window frame is broken, trial 2/08/16.
Court results for Oct. 19
Posted Oct. 24, 2015
http://www.uticaod.com/article/20151024/NEWS/151029654 -
607 Cross St., Rafael R. Hilario, dwelling unit is infested with cockroaches, conditional discharge.
1134 Orchard St., Rafael R. Hilario, living room window and kitchen window are unsecure, 1st floor bathroom is lacking required ventilation, cooking oven door is broken, dismissed.
1130 Orchard St., Rafael R. Hilario, foundation wall on the east side of the structure is in disrepair, structure is infested with cockroaches throughout the interior and exterior premises, strong odor of sewage emitting from the basement; raw sewage covering the basement floor, conditional discharge, fine.
722 Roberts St. 2nd fl., Kimosabe Enterprises, LLC c/o Lawrence Mennig- kitchen ceiling is leaking; lacking protective covering, kitchen sink is leaking, National Grid terminated electrical service due to non-payment, unit lacks a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector unit is missing in the front bedroom also smoke detector in the kitchen is inoperable, report 11/23/15.
722 Roberts St., 1st fl., Kimosabe Enterprises, LLC c/o Lawrence Mennig, walls in the living room closet have exposed wood slats also the rear hall walls are insanitary, kitchen faucet is unsecure also noted that the bedroom ceilings are water damaged, report 11/23/15.
338-358 Columbia St., Norman Seakan- failure to register and have commercial building inspected for a NYS mandated fire safety inspection, warrant issued, $150.
360-362 Columbia St., Norman Seakan- failure to register and have commercial building inspected for a NYS mandated fire safety inspection, warrant issued, $150.
1573 Seymour Ave., Ismael E. Cruz, dwelling is infested with cockroaches, warrant issued, $150.
916 Lenox Ave., Bank of New York Mellon, NA c/o Robert P. Kelly- drop ceiling tiles in the 1st and 2nd bedrooms and bathroom are falling also there is a hole in the living room wall, infestation of mice and bedbugs, toilet doesn’t flush properly, smoke detectors in the 1st and 2nd bedrooms are inoperable, dismissed.
1217 Capital Ave. 2nd fl., Russell Pelli, cooking oven is not working properly, front bedroom ceiling fixture is inoperable; fuses constantly blowing when appliances are in use, report 11/02/15.
714 Elizabeth St., Segundo J. Altamirano, two orange recyclable containers, loose litter and misc. items strewn throughout the front of the premises, dismissed.
1220 Conkling Ave., Nhan M. Lu, 2nd fl. tenancy discharging grey water from washing machine; hose extended out of the window, defer arraignment.
916 Lansing St.- Paul Garcia, front porch handrail is unsecure, bottom portion of the driveway (between the sidewalk and road) is creating a hazardous condition; lacks suitable covering, rear yard contains bikes, children’s toys, wood, broken washing machines, screen doors, plastic buckets and loose litter/debris, $75 fine, conditional discharge.
524-526 Kossuth Ave., Teri McGovern- heating unit is inoperable; National Grid red tagged, dismissed.
1428 Sunset Ave.,Fence Lake Properties, LLC c/o Jefferson H. Hodges- front exterior wall/guard located on the 2nd floor porch is in disrepair; top portion is decayed also rear steps leading to the back door are in need of repair; 2nd step is not properly installed also the front porch right side is not structurally sound, attic windows in the front and rear of the building are missing, large hole in the wall in the living room behind the mirror, sections of the walls are unfinished in the kitchen, front hallway and bedroom #1 door lack protective covering, the entire apartment lacks protective covering throughout also there is a hole in the closet floor, infestation of mice, bathroom sink and bathtub are leaking, electrical hazards throughout, unit lacking the supply of a carbon monoxide detector and also smoke detectors, report 11/16/15.
1008 Mary St., Classie Harvey, accumulation of green waste, litter and loose papers scattered throughout the front of the property also loose garbage on the sidewalk, conditional D.
Court results for September 14
posted September 26
http://www.uticaod.com/article/20150926/NEWS/150929602
1573 Seymour Ave. Ismael E. Cruz, stockade fence in the rear yard is in need of repair, 2nd floor rear porch roof and ceiling are in disrepair, front and rear yards, driveway and porches contain garbage bags and miscellaneous construction debris also there is an accumulation of black garbage bags, assorted litter, mattress, garbage containers full of misc. debris and loose garbage scattered throughout the premises, report 9/28/15.
1577 Seymour Ave. Ismael E. Cruz, stockade fence in the rear yard is in need of repair, driveway, rear and front yards and porches contain cans, Styrofoam cups, plastic pails, plastic containers, cardboard, white and black garbage bags, cement blocks, mattress, grocery cart, garbage cans full of misc. items and loose papers and assorted debris scattered throughout the premises; extremely unsanitary, report 9/28/15.
772 Rutger St., Isobel Abner Bliss, accumulation of assorted wood, green waste, orange recyclable container, garbage and other debris situated at the curb, $50 fine, and conditional discharge.
1573 Seymour Ave., Ismael Cruz, dwelling is infested with cockroaches, report 9/28/15.
Welsh Bush Rd. #331.10-2-21, John J. Swift, rear yard is not maintained; overgrown, fence in the rear of the property is broken and has fallen, swimming pool is in disrepair, pool is not sufficiently enclosed, warrant $600.
916 Lenox Ave., Bank of New York Mellon, NA c/o Robert P. Kelly, drop ceiling tiles in the 1st and 2nd bedrooms and bathroom are falling also there is a hole in the living room wall, infestation of mice and bedbugs, toilet doesn’t flush properly, smoke detectors in the 1st and 2nd bedrooms are inoperable, defer arraignment 9/28/15.
1647 Steuben St., Juan Carlos Byars, failure to secure a building permit for 2nd floor addition above the garage, report 9/28/15.
145 Pleasant St., Vasiliy Gundyy, driveway contains an extreme amount of various litter and garbage, vehicle parked on the front lawn, report 9/21/15.
127 Melrose Ave., Joanne Conney, accumulation of black & clear garbage bags, loose litter and assorted debris scattered throughout the rear yard also the detached garage contains an extreme amount of miscellaneous household items and garbage, warrant issued $150.
1321 Oneida St., Mohamed M. Alshuja, failure to provide a litter receptacle at his place of business, warrant $150.
1626 Sunset Ave., Lynn Force- exterior surface of the structure lacks protective covering, front porch roof/balcony in need of repair; support posts, cornices and railings are decayed, $75 fine, conditional discharge.
1428 Sunset Ave., Fence Lake Properties, LLC c/o Jefferson H. Hodges, front exterior wall/guard located on the 2nd floor porch is in disrepair; top portion is decayed also rear steps leading to the back door are in need of repair; 2nd step is not properly installed also the front porch right side is not structurally sound, attic windows in the front and rear of the building are missing, large hole in the wall in the living room behind the mirror, sections of the walls are unfinished in the kitchen, front hallway and bedroom #1 door lack protective covering, the entire apartment lacks protective covering throughout also there is a hole in the closet floor, infestation of mice, bathroom sink and bathtub are leaking, electrical hazards throughout, unit lacking the supply of a carbon monoxide detector and also smoke detectors, report 10/19/15.
Court results posted June 27, 2015
http://m.uticaod.com/article/20150627/NEWS/150629471
1018 West St., Justin B. Aikens, the front of the property and front porch contain loose garbage and rubbish, $75 fine.
221 Stephen Drive,Tiffany Brockington, grounds not maintained; overgrown, exterior walls missing siding on the west side, warrant issued, $300 bail.
3 Jewett Place, Greg Cunningham, front entrance ramp handrails and boards are unsecure, report 7/20/15.
1537 St. Vincent St., Edward Goff, garage appears to be structurally unsound, front and rear bannister, columns, and the garage lack protective covering, rear porch roof has collapsed and the front porch columns appear to be structurally unsound, rear guards are not secured to the posts, report 7/20/15.
1904 Briar Ave, Linda Pylman, accumulation of assorted plastic containers, scrap metal and wood, ladders and other misc. items scattered throughout the exterior premises, defer arraignment 6/29/15.
Court results Posted May. 16, 2015
http://m.uticaod.com/article/20150516/NEWS/150519492
494 Coventry Avenue, Kevin Craska, accumulation of garbage throughout exterior premises, $75 fine, conditional discharge.
1506 Dudley Ave., George Abidib, front porch roof is not watertight, front door jamb is in disrepair also the rear sliding door doesn’t shut properly; unsecure, the rear apartment door and rear bedroom door lacks door molding also kitchen counter top is unsecure, rear apartment door is in disrepair; unsecure also the rear bedroom door doesn’t shut properly, dwelling is infested with cockroaches, dining room lights and outlets are inoperable also the outlets above the kitchen sink and bathroom are inoperable, $75 fine, conditional discharge.
1573 Seymour Ave., Ismael E. Cruz, fence in the rear yard is in disrepair, $75 fine, conditional discharge.
1577 Seymour Ave., Ismael E. Cruz, fence in the rear yard is in disrepair, dismissed.
901 Lamb St., Tim Curley, bathroom sink cabinet is water damaged, front door handle is broken, ceiling in bedroom #1 lacks protective finish, floor tiles in the bathroom are water damaged, hole in the wall in the bathroom, several kitchen floor tiles missing, door leading into the living room is in disrepair; glass panels are missing, kitchen sink faucet is leaking from the base and there is a water leak in the bathroom ceiling, hot water is not maintained at the proper temperature, cooking stove is inoperable, electrical hazards exist throughout the dwelling unit, garage/shed appears structurally unsound; large tree laying on top of the roof, front steps are in disrepair, conditional discharge.
1212 Capital Ave., Mark M. Becker, snowmobile parked on the front lawn; dismissed.
1212 Capital Ave., Harry F. Becker, snowmobile parked on the front lawn; dismissed.
923 Lenox Ave., Catherine Taylor, accumulation of garbage bags, cardboard boxes and other loose litter stored on the side of the house; warrant $150.
923 Lenox Ave., Zachary Taylor, accumulation of garbage bags, cardboard boxes and other loose litter stored on the side of the house; warrant $150.
437 Lafayette St., Oscar Figueroa, property is vacant and contains a large hole in the exterior wall on the East side, $75 fine, conditional discharge.
1418 Miller St., Fabian Rivera, IIII, accumulation of boxes, buckets, tires, garbage bags and other misc. items stored in front of the property and underneath the porch; $50 fine, conditional discharge.
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