You are required to provide minimal living standards to all occupants of the dwelling unit(s).
City records show that the buildings located at 531 Stanford Avenue (also known as 520 Oxford Avenue) currently lack proper permits and authorizations for legal use and occupancy. There are no permits on file for 520 Oxford Avenue for an address assignment request. There are also no permits on file that approve or certify residential usage, building alterations or remodeling, fire alarm or sprinkler systems, hazardous materials handling, or pool operation. Due to this substantial lack of required permits and inspections, the ,buildings are presently classified as unsafe structures with multiple substandard conditions.
Some of the identified deficiencies include, but are not limited to the following:
• Dilapidated & Missing emergency Exit Signage and Emergency lighting. (PAMC § 16.40.010 (a)) • Dilapidated Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Systems. (PAMC § 15.04.010, 16.40.010 (p); CFC§ 311.2.2) • Unconfirmed records of testing for Fire Sprinklers & Fire Alarm Systems. {PAMC § 16.40.010 (p); CFC § 107.3) • High combustible storage throughout all buildings. (PAMC § 16.40.010 (p)) • Improper Hazmat storage which has created corrosive environments and conditions. (PAMC § 16.40.010 (p)) • Severely corroded electrical and plumbing systems. (PAMC § 16.40.010 {p)) • Plastic film (unapproved building material) on ceilings in some units and in exit stairways. (PAMC § 16.40.010 (p); CFC§ 311.3)
• Unpermitted construction (shoring): Structural, potential failure of 2nd Floor exit balcony that appears to be shored for stability. (PAMC § 15.04.010; CBC§ 105.1)
• Unpermitted remodeling of all hotel rooms and throughout buildings (Includes: Enclosing decks, patios, & roof coverings). (PAMC § 15.04.010; CRC § R113.1}
• Unpermitted construction; Electrical (exposed and unsafe wiring throughout all buildings), Mechanical (Water Heaters, boilers and holding tanks), Plumbing (New fixtures and repairs throughout buildings) and Mechanical ventilation and exhaust. (PAMC § 16.40.010 (p))
• Unpermitted construction; Non-Structural. {Gazebo structures). (PAMC § 15.04.010; CBC§ 105.1) • Unauthorized Use and Occupancy (originally permitted for R-1, now being used as R-2). (PAMC § 16.40.020 {I)) • Inoperable Elevators (expired certifications) CCR Title 8§3001. Permit to Operate. (c) • Blocked Egress - Stanford Avenue side and throughout buildings. (PAMC §§ 16.40.010 (a), 16.40.020 (j)) • Non-functioning and missing Egress Exits (fire-rated doors and door frames). (PAMC § 16.40.010 (a), 16.40.020 (j))
• Exposed mold growth in basement. (PAMC §§ 16.40.010 (n), 16.40.020 (i), 16.40.020 (m))