I've been away for awhile because some posts were getting negative and I have been battling so many wars over the past year, I needed to insulate myself and focus.
However, while attending the fundraiser for Frank yesterday, I was strongly encouraged to re-engage.
The conversations yesterday were both frustraiting and encouraging.
Building and Housing (B&H) is still after Tom Bell (2441-3 Professor) and myself (714-6) College. B&H seems to be striking swifter and faster than before.
In the same style (speaking now for my experience and not Tom's specific case) I have been improperly served over and over.. receiving certified letters a week after compliance dates have ended.. or sending to the wrong address. Not to mention games being played with assigned inspectors.
I have made progress on the home.. albeit not on a dime.. but we had the rainiest summer on record in the worst economy in my adult life. Further, my roof was too steep for my contractor to start in the winter months. My contractor also had St. John Cantious and Dante's restaurant on the schedule ahead of me. Regardless, the new roof (which turned out to be a bigger job than you could determine from the curb) is now brand new and looks beautiful.. and may I state.. completed well before the deadline on the permit.
Cimperman has told people that the house won't come down - however - B&H is still proceeding. B&H ordered the water off on my FINISHED home in preparation for demolition. It took two days to correct it, although that didn't compensate my tenant, myself or my business for the inconvenience.
I FINALLY had my voice in front of Pianka last week, however, he explained that these are basically two different processes. I could very well end up homeless by B&H and then stand in front of Pianka Ex Post Facto fashion with nothing to argue, but faced with fines/demolition fees and an offer to swap for land bank.
NEED I SAY THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH IS ALL SORTS OF WRONG?
I also must say that Judge Pianka was awesome with the situation.
I could go on for hours about the wrongs being executed here.. and the selective prosecution.. but I'm saving the nitty gritty details for my attorney.
Cimperman's holiday party is tomorrow.. 5pm to 7pm @ Massimo da Milano. If you go, please approach him about the issues.. which defy a proper adjective to describe.
Desiree