Glass in Front Door Missing for Three Days

DOB issued a violation notice to landlord for not maintaining the building in a safe condition. Glass in the transom over the front door was missing, and the inspector noted that people could climb through the opening and gain access to the building. Landlord claimed that the glass was missing for only three days. As soon as the glass broke, she ordered new glass. The ALJ ruled against landlord and fined her $180. Landlord appealed and won. Landlord showed that repairs were underway at the time the violation notice was issued. She submitted an invoice from a glass company, dated the day before the notice was issued.

Bauer: ECB App. No. 41445 (5/25/04) [2-pg. doc.]