4367 Gunther Avenue Bronx · Bronx County · 10466

MORTGAGE $140,000 Mar 9, 2023

mortgagor/borrower Gunther Living LLC

mortgagee/lender Mers

AGREEMENT $700,000 Mar 9, 2023

party 1 Gunther Living LLC

party 2 Mers

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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Jul 27, 2022

mortgager/borrower Clarke, Ainsworth; Clarke, Denise

mortgagee/lender Option One Mortgeg Corporation; Sand Canyon Corporation

DEED $580,000 Jul 19, 2022

grantor/seller Clarke, Ainsworth; Clarke, Denise

grantee/buyer Gunther Living LLC

MORTGAGE $560,000 Jul 19, 2022

mortgagor/borrower Gunther Living LLC

mortgagee/lender Janet Berookhim Ira# 2263; Next Generation Trust Company As Custodian Fbo +1

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Jul 15, 2022

mortgager/borrower Clarke, Ainsworth; Clarke, Denise

mortgagee/lender Christiana Trust; Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust +1

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Apr 30, 2019

assignor/old lender Citibank, N.A.; Cmlti Asset Trust

assignee/new lender Christiana Trust; Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust +1

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Apr 27, 2017

assignor/old lender Hrb Mortgage Holdings, LLC

assignee/new lender Citibank, N.A.; Cmlti Asset Trust

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Mar 28, 2014

assignor/old lender H & R Block Bank, Fsb

assignee/new lender Hrb Mortgage Holdings, LLC

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Apr 14, 2011

assignor/old lender Sand Canyon Corporation

assignee/new lender H&R Block Bank Fsb

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 26, 2007

assignor/old lender American Capital Mortgage Bankers Ltd.

assignee/new lender Option One Mortgage Corporation

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 20, 2007

assignor/old lender American Capital Mortgage Bankers Ltd.

assignee/new lender Option One Mortgage Corporation

DEED $583,000 Jan 19, 2007

grantor/seller Mirabile, Angelo; Mirabile, Domenico

grantee/buyer Clarke, Ainsworth; Clarke, Denise

MORTGAGE $116,600 Jan 19, 2007

mortgagor/borrower Clarke, Ainsworth; Clarke, Denise

mortgagee/lender American Capital Mortgage Bankers Ltd.

MORTGAGE $466,400 Jan 19, 2007

mortgagor/borrower Clarke, Ainsworth; Clarke, Denise

mortgagee/lender American Capital Mortgage Bankers Ltd

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Aug 1, 2003

mortgager/borrower Mirabile, Giuseppina

mortgagee/lender Alliance Mortgage Banking Corp.

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Aug 1, 2003

assignor/old lender Alliance Mortgage Banking Corp.

assignee/new lender Indymac Bank, F.S.B.

DEED Jul 18, 2003

grantor/seller Mirabile, Angelo; Mirabile, Domenico

grantee/buyer Mirabile, Angelo; Mirabile, Domenico

MORTGAGE $250,000 Jul 18, 2003

mortgagor/borrower Mirabile, Angelo; Mirabile, Domenico

mortgagee/lender Washington Mutual Bank, Fa

DEED Aug 8, 1997

grantor/seller Prudential Home Mortgage Company, Inc.

grantee/buyer Mirabile, Giuseppina

POWER OF ATTORNEY Aug 8, 1997

party one Prudential Home Mortgage Company, Inc.

party two Prudential Residential Services

POWER OF ATTORNEY Aug 8, 1997

party one Mirabile, Giuseppina

party two Mirabile, Angelo

MORTGAGE $131,250 Aug 8, 1997

mortgagor/borrower Mirabile, Giuseppina

mortgagee/lender Alliance Mortgage Banking Corp.

DEED Jun 18, 1997

grantor/seller City/New York Environmental Control Board/Deft; Hill, Renee C./Referee +11

grantee/buyer Prudential Home Mortgage Company Inc.

DEED Apr 15, 1997

grantor/seller Hill, Renee C./Referee; Jones, Leroy/Deft +11

grantee/buyer Prudential Home Mortgage Company, Inc.

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Oct 11, 1994

assignor/old lender Prudential Home Mortgage Company, Inc

assignee/new lender Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

MORTGAGE $8,166 Aug 1, 1991

mortgagor/borrower Mallolm, Marjorie; Stephenson, Roy

mortgagee/lender Matabeek, Mohan

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Feb 5, 1991

mortgager/borrower Matabeek, Mohan R.

mortgagee/lender Dime Svngs Bank N.Y./Fsb

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jan 31, 1991

assignor/old lender American Mtge Bnkng,Ltd

assignee/new lender Prudential Home Mtgeco.

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Dec 14, 1990

mortgager/borrower Matabeek, Mohan R.; Ramrattan, Robert A/K/A

mortgagee/lender Capital Resources Corp

DEED Nov 15, 1990

grantor/seller Matabeek, Mohan; Matabeek, Mohan R. Aka +1

grantee/buyer Malcolm, Marjorie; Stephenson, Roy

MORTGAGE $225,000 Nov 15, 1990

mortgagor/borrower Malcolm, Marjorie; Stephenson, Roy E.

mortgagee/lender American Mortgage Bankng

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 21, 1989

assignor/old lender Richard Gill Company

assignee/new lender Bancplus Mortgage Corp.

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Sep 21, 1989

mortgager/borrower Matabeek, Maha Dayer; Matabeek, Mohan R. +1

mortgagee/lender Mid-Island Equitiescorp

MORTGAGE $13,600 Jan 15, 1988

mortgagor/borrower Matabeek, Mohan R.; Ramrattan, Robert/Aka

mortgagee/lender Capital Resources Corp.

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jan 15, 1988

assignor/old lender Capital Resources Corp

assignee/new lender Goldome Fsb

MORTGAGE $150,000 Mar 19, 1987

mortgagor/borrower Matabeek, Mohan R.

mortgagee/lender Dime Savings Bk/Ny Fsb

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Dec 11, 1984

assignor/old lender First Fed.S&La/Rochester; Ninth Federal S&La/Nyc/N

assignee/new lender Richard Gill Company

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Mar 5, 1980

assignor/old lender Mid Island Equities Corp

assignee/new lender Ninth Federal Saving And Loan Association Of New Y; Ninth Federal Savings & Loan Association Of New Yo +2

DEED Dec 31, 1979

grantor/seller Matabeek Mahadayer; Matabeek Ramrattan +1

grantee/buyer Robert Ramrattan

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jun 27, 1978

assignor/old lender Federal National Mortgage Association

assignee/new lender Mid Island Equities Corp

DEED Jun 9, 1978

grantor/seller Gallo Francesco; Gallo Maria

grantee/buyer Mahadayer Matabeek; Mohon R Matabeek +1

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jun 9, 1978

assignor/old lender Mid Island Equities Corp

assignee/new lender Federal National Mortgage Association

MORTGAGE Jun 9, 1978

mortgagor/borrower Matabeek Mahadayer; Matabeek Mohan R +1

mortgagee/lender Mid Island Equities Corp

SUNDRY AGREEMENT Apr 24, 1978

party 1 Gallo Francesco; Gallo Maria

MORTGAGE Jun 20, 1967

mortgagor/borrower Gallo Francesco; Gallo Maria

mortgagee/lender Virginia Marcuccilli

DEED Jun 20, 1967

grantor/seller Marcuccilli Virginia

grantee/buyer Francesco Gallo; Maria Gallo

Gas Piping - LL152 Active Jan 31, 2025

DOB violations — total 5 · open 2 · dismissed 3

Gas Piping - LL152 Active Jan 31, 2025

C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Dismissed Mar 8, 2015

DUE TO FIRE

C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Dismissed Mar 8, 2015

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DUE TO FIRE

AEUHAZ Dismissed Jan 2, 2013

FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

A · Non-hazardous Closed Jun 5, 2025

DOB complaints — total 8 · open 0 · closed 8

Unlicensed/illegal electrical work in progress Closed Nov 12, 2015

Complaint 2219098

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Category 1Z Closed Mar 9, 2015

Complaint 2208978

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Building shaking/vibrating/structural stability Closed Mar 8, 2015

Complaint 2208944

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SRO – illegal work/change of use or occupancy Closed Jul 11, 2012

Complaint 2175178

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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary Closed Mar 28, 2005

Complaint 2068459

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Illegal conversion Closed Apr 19, 1991

Complaint 2005807

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Illegal conversion Closed Feb 22, 1991

Complaint 2005282

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Category 27 Closed May 24, 1990

Complaint 2003102

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HPD violations — total 57 · open 0 · closed 57

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Dec 24, 2024

§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HI

B · Hazardous Closed Aug 4, 2023

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 15 SQFT AT EAST CLOSET WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1

A · Non-hazardous Closed Aug 4, 2023

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§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st A

A · Non-hazardous Closed Aug 4, 2023

§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Nov 21, 2022

§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st AP

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Nov 21, 2022

§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st AP

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Nov 21, 2022

§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st AP

§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

B · Hazardous Closed Mar 15, 2022

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST

B · Hazardous Closed Mar 15, 2022

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

A · Non-hazardous Closed Feb 17, 2022

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

I · Order to correct Closed Feb 17, 2022

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

A · Non-hazardous Closed Apr 2, 2021

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

I · Order to correct Closed Apr 2, 2021

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Closed Oct 28, 2019

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Closed Oct 11, 2018

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Closed Nov 13, 2017

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Closed Oct 28, 2016

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Closed Oct 5, 2015

SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIV

I · Order to correct Closed Jul 23, 2012

§ 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS ILLEGAL APT CREATED (V

B · Hazardous Closed Jul 10, 2012

§ 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS IN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM OF ILLEGAL REAR

B · Hazardous Closed Jul 10, 2012

§ 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, AT KITCHEN IN T

A · Non-hazardous Closed Jul 10, 2012

§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES BATHROOM 1ST STY APT 1. LOCATED AT APT 1

§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS BATHTUB BATHROOM 1ST STY APT1.

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE OUT OF HINGES CLOSET DOOR REAR PRIVATE HALL 1ST STY APT 1. LOCATED AT APT 1

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL WALL OUTLETS REAR ROOM 1ST SRTY APT 1. LOCATED AT APT 1

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR LOCK REAR ROOM 1ST STY APT 1. LOCATED AT APT 1

§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES THRU OUT 1ST STY APT 1A. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CLG CENTER ROOM 1ST STY APT 1A. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CLG FOYER 1ST STY APT 1A. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS SHOWER HEAD BATHROOM 1ST STY APT 1A. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLG LIGHT FIXTURE REAR ROOM 1ST STY APT 1A. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK ENTRANCE DOOR TO 1ST STY APT 1A. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CLG & WALLS FRONT ROOM 1ST STY APT 1A. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR TO 1ST STY PUB HALL.

A · Non-hazardous Closed Oct 23, 1995

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRIC WALL OUTLET 1ST STY APT 1A SOUTH ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING KNOB ASSEMBLY REAR DOOR 1ST STY APT 1A. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXTENSION CORD STUCK INTO WALL OUTLET OF BATHROOM 1ST STY APT 1A. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS THRU OUT 1ST STY APT 1A. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE LINE OF WASH BASIN OF NORTH BATHROOM 1ST STY 1A.

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 1ST STY APT 1A RODRIQUEZ. LOCATED AT APT 1A

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE KNOB ASSEMBLY ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG.

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT VESTIBULE 1ST STY PUB HALL.

B · Hazardous Closed Jun 8, 1992

§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 2ND STY REAR APT 2 BATHROOM & KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 2

B · Hazardous Closed Jun 8, 1992

§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 2ND STY FRONT APT 3 BATHROOM & KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Aug 2, 1991

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRICAL SEVICE PROVIDED AT 1ST STY FRONT APT 1F ER1. LOCATED AT APT 1F

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Aug 2, 1991

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRICAL SERVICE PROVIDED AT ALL STYS PUB HALL & BOILER ROOM CELLAR.

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Aug 2, 1991

§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES AT 1ST STY FRONT APT 1F BATHROOM & KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 1F

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Apr 12, 1990

§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS

A · Non-hazardous Closed Apr 12, 1990

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX 1ST STY PUB HALL VESTIBU

A · Non-hazardous Closed Apr 12, 1990

§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE B