Days after the December warehouse fire, the owner of the building that burned Monday sent an eviction notice to Urojas Community Center, which occupies the first two floors of the building, said James Cook, an attorney for the center.
The center assists about 60 people with transitional housing and services, Cook said. He had complained to the city about clogged toilets and disgusting bathrooms, exposed wires and water an inch thick on the ground floor, he said.
“It’s like Ghost Ship, but worse,” Cook said.
Residents included a 9 year old boy who escaped in his underwear and socks.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fire-in-oakland-building/
Over the last decade, the city has received 20 complaints about pest infestation, electrical issues, mold, trash, graffiti, floors caving in, roof leaks and other blight issues.
Eighteen of those complaints occurred within the last five years, including the master tenant Urojas Community Services’ request on March 2 for an inspection of the facility by code enforcement for “alleged deferred maintenance by landlord.” The city verified the violation, according to city records.
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/27/oakland-fire-landlord-moved-to-evict-tenants-after-ghost-ship-blaze/
Oakland Building Inspectors make REPEATED trips to the same building, but don't involve the Fire Inspectors to ensure other safety issues aren't being ignored?
There are items listed from 2014 that are still 'pending investigation'. How long does it take Oakland Building Inspectors to 'investigate' a substandard building?
"Hole in floor. Unable to lock door = unactionable" If the City won't take 'action' - who will?
03/02/2017
| 1700865 |
Housing Habitability Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, Oakland CA 94612
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Master tenant Urojas request inspection of the facility; alleged deferred maintenance by landlord.
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Violation Verified
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02/23/2017
| 1700743 |
Blight - Facility Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, Oakland CA 94612
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Large amount of trash and debris, building materials, furniture in back of property. Neighbor will provide access in order to verify.
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Notice of Violation Sent
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12/29/2016
| 1604844 |
Housing Habitability Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, Oakland CA 94612
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No working heat throughout the building, electrical issues and a large pest infestation
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Open
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11/10/2016
| 1604339 |
Blight - Facility Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, Oakland CA 94612
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Possible insufficient garbage service at property.
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No Violation Found
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09/07/2016
| 1603446 |
Housing Habitability Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, Oakland CA 94612
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Unit 321: Pipe in the kitchen sink is missing causing water leakage and mold and the floor is caving in. The toilet is not working properly.
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Re-Activated
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05/16/2016
| 1601760 |
Housing Habitability Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, UNIT #117, Oakland CA 94612
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UNIT #117: Lack of hot water
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Violation Verified
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04/11/2016
| 1601257 |
Blight - Facility Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, Oakland CA 94612
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Bags of garbage and household items are piling up against side yard fencing and in rear yard also.
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Abated
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03/08/2016
| 1600785 |
Housing Habitability Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, UNIT 222, Oakland CA 94612
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Hole in floor of kitchen, can't lock door
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Non-Actionable
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01/29/2016
| 1600358 |
Blight - Facility Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, Oakland CA 94612
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NO ELECTRICITY IN UNIT, NO HOT WATER, MOLD IN UNIT #113
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Closed
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09/23/2015
| 1503413 |
Blight Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, Oakland CA 94612
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Inadequate garbage service - Trash all over
| Abated |
04/15/2015
| 1501269 |
Housing Habitability Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, Oakland CA 94612
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Unit #216: Holes in walls from rodent infestation; mold and mildew from water leak in shower.
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Pending Investigation
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Unit #216: Holes in walls from rodent infestation; mold and mildew from water leak in shower.
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03/10/2014
| 1401080 |
Housing Habitability Complaint
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, Oakland CA 94612
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roof leaking, ceiling has holes, mold & mildew
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Pending Investigation
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roof leaking, ceiling has holes, mold & mildew
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06/10/2013
| 1303097 |
Enforcement/Private Property/Facility Complaint/Housing
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, OAKLAND CA
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UNSANITARY CONDITIONS, FECES, URINE, MOLD WOMENS QUARTERS, KITCHENNO HANDICAP ACCESS, LEAKY PIPES THROUGHOUT BUILDING
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Enforcement Record
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Abated
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UNSANITARY CONDITIONS, FECES, URINE, MOLD WOMENS QUARTERS, KITCHENNO HANDICAP ACCESS, LEAKY PIPES THROUGHOUT BUILDING
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05/01/2013
| 1302329 |
Enforcement/Private Property/Facility Complaint/Housing
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, 211, OAKLAND CA
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CEILING LEAKING FROM PIPES (POSSILBY A SEWER LINE) OVER KITCHEN ANDOTHER SPOTS THRU OUT UNIT
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Enforcement Record
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Abated
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CEILING LEAKING FROM PIPES (POSSILBY A SEWER LINE) OVER KITCHEN ANDOTHER SPOTS THRU OUT UNIT
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02/19/2013
| 1300990 |
Enforcement/Private Property/Facility Complaint/Housing
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, 223, OAKLAND CA
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NO HOT WATER OR HEAT INSIDE UNIT
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Enforcement Record
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Abated
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NO HOT WATER OR HEAT INSIDE UNIT
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01/28/2013
| 1300557 |
Enforcement/Private Property/Facility Complaint/Housing
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, 319, OAKLAND CA
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LEFT BEDROOM DOOR JAMB DAMAGED.
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Enforcement Record
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Abated
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LEFT BEDROOM DOOR JAMB DAMAGED.
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11/07/2012
| 1206002 |
Enforcement/Private Property/Facility Complaint/Housing
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, 317, OAKLAND CA
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FLOOR IS SLATED AND BUILDING STRUCTURE IS UNSTABLE.
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Enforcement Record
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Abated
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FLOOR IS SLATED AND BUILDING STRUCTURE IS UNSTABLE.
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04/04/2012
| 1201446 |
Enforcement/Private Property/Facility Complaint/Housing
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, OAKLAND CA
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GRAFFITI ON STORE FRONT
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Enforcement Record
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Closed
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GRAFFITI ON STORE FRONT
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11/01/2007
| 0708176 |
Enforcement/Private Property/Facility Complaint/Blight
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, LOWER, OAKLAND CA
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EMPLOYEE COMPLAINT - MOLD AND MILDEW AND DUSTY VENT IN THE HOUE.
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Enforcement Record
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No Violation Found
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EMPLOYEE COMPLAINT - MOLD AND MILDEW AND DUSTY VENT IN THE HOUE.
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10/31/2007
| 0708155 |
Enforcement/Private Property/Facility Complaint/Housing
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2551 SAN PABLO AVE, LOWER, OAKLAND CA
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TENANT COMPLAINT - MOLD AND MILDEW AND DUSTY VENTS IN THE HOUSE.
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Enforcement Record
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Closed
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