Brief chronology – 1207 E 13th Street:
4/25/08 Received complaint. Inspected and found fire damaged structure (house).
Called the property owner, Chris Miller, who advised he is still working with the insurance company. I requested he update me on the status.
6/16/08 Inspected, no change. Issued Notice of Violation.
6/30/08 Property owner submitted demolition permit application.
7/31/08 Demolition permit issued by City – Building Safety Division.
8/07/08 Inspected, no change to property. Called Chris Miller and left message that it was urgent to insure the structure is secure, doors locked, etc.
8/11/08 Left phone message for Chris Miller.
8/13/08 Spoke to Chris Miller, he said he is working to demo the structure but that it will probably be several weeks at least until it is completed. I requested his insurance information, he refused to give this.
8/14/08 Inspected, there is some clean up activity at the property.
8/20/08 Inspected, the structure is secure. There is no evidence of additional demo work.
8/21/08 Mailed follow up letter to Chris Miller, advising to remove by 9/22/08 to avoid additional action being taken by the City.
8/26/08 Inspected, the owner is at the site working.
9/10/08 Inspected, there were workers at the site.
9/29/08 Inspected, the 2nd story has been removed.
10/13/08 Inspected, no visible changes.
10/17/08 Brian Jimenez contacted property owner, who advised the structure will be removed, but it will probably be another 30 days before completed.
10/22/08 Inspected and took pictures.
11/11/08 Inspected, there was someone at the site working.
12/02/08 Inspected, there was no visible change to the exterior. Took pictures.
1/21/09 Inspected, the dismantling continues at a very slow pace. Took pictures.
2/10/09 Inspected, the dismantling continues.
3/4/09 Inspected, the dismantling continues. It appears the structure’s interior is completely gutted and the exterior layer of siding has been removed from the west wall.