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It was known as the Ghost Ship, a large, gray-walled warehouse with a skull and other artwork painted on the outside and chock-full of hand-built spaces tailored for musicians and artisans.
But over the past decade, the 4,000-square-foot structure at 1305 31st Ave. was better known to city zoning and fire officials as a source of complaints about illegal residential uses, all-night dance parties and general blight.
The complaints came to light Saturday as Oakland officials grappled to answer questions about a blaze that took at least nine lives. The building is zoned as a warehouse, which does not allow for residential uses. Darin Ranelletti, interim director of the city Planning and Building Department, said the warehouse was under investigation to determine whether it was being illegally used for housing.
“We had reports that people were living there, but we’re still trying to confirm them,” said Ranelletti, who also said the party that took place Friday required a permit, which was not obtained.
Oakland building where fire victims died was source of complaints
Bravo libs, no really. The intelligence of the left is just overwhelming.
It was known as the Ghost Ship, a large, gray-walled warehouse with a skull and other artwork painted on the outside and chock-full of hand-built spaces tailored for musicians and artisans.
But over the past decade, the 4,000-square-foot structure at 1305 31st Ave. was better known to city zoning and fire officials as a source of complaints about illegal residential uses, all-night dance parties and general blight.
The complaints came to light Saturday as Oakland officials grappled to answer questions about a blaze that took at least nine lives. The building is zoned as a warehouse, which does not allow for residential uses. Darin Ranelletti, interim director of the city Planning and Building Department, said the warehouse was under investigation to determine whether it was being illegally used for housing.
“We had reports that people were living there, but we’re still trying to confirm them,” said Ranelletti, who also said the party that took place Friday required a permit, which was not obtained.
Oakland building where fire victims died was source of complaints
Bravo libs, no really. The intelligence of the left is just overwhelming.
Some properties are simply abandoned. Some properties are owned but closed. They are taken over by squatters. Drug addicts, the homeless, criminals hide out in derelict properties.. Someone owns all properties whether it is the state, the city, old money etc. Most properties are owned by citizens, and if the city ends up with property, it then auctions the property off to citizens who might try to develope the property for themselves or resale it for a profit. Alot of property is owned by slum Lords, old money/old citizens who have had it for years and years. These people are usually given breaks due to being grandfathered in, and that means that they in many cases don't have to comply with changes when they are made in some new codes or they are given an extended time period to comply, but one only hopes that the clause doesn't include things pertaining to the up grading of safety. I have seen buildings empty and falling down, but somehow they stay like that for years ???? Give me a break... So are you offended that someone is talking about things that are also a factor in these cases maybe ???How do you know anyone owned this property. It looks like it was abandoned and taken over by homeless squatters.It's amazing (IMHO) how that who ever it is that owns these properties, are not expected to follow codes after violations are reported or should have been reported. They should either follow the codes or have their properties condemned, and after that taken if they can't comply within 6 months of the written report or after violations are documented and reported 6 months prior.
How do you know anyone owned this property. It looks like it was abandoned and taken over by homeless squatters.It's amazing (IMHO) how that who ever it is that owns these properties, are not expected to follow codes after violations are reported or should have been reported. They should either follow the codes or have their properties condemned, and after that taken if they can't comply within 6 months of the written report or after violations are documented and reported 6 months prior.
It was known as the Ghost Ship, a large, gray-walled warehouse with a skull and other artwork painted on the outside and chock-full of hand-built spaces tailored for musicians and artisans.
But over the past decade, the 4,000-square-foot structure at 1305 31st Ave. was better known to city zoning and fire officials as a source of complaints about illegal residential uses, all-night dance parties and general blight.
The complaints came to light Saturday as Oakland officials grappled to answer questions about a blaze that took at least nine lives. The building is zoned as a warehouse, which does not allow for residential uses. Darin Ranelletti, interim director of the city Planning and Building Department, said the warehouse was under investigation to determine whether it was being illegally used for housing.
“We had reports that people were living there, but we’re still trying to confirm them,” said Ranelletti, who also said the party that took place Friday required a permit, which was not obtained.
Oakland building where fire victims died was source of complaints
Bravo libs, no really. The intelligence of the left is just overwhelming.
Oh so now conservatives love endless regulation?
Not endless, but specific regulations. The libs were for regulating the air pressure in your child's bicycle tires if they thought it was causing the child's legs to get to strong. They hate anything strong you know... LOL.It was known as the Ghost Ship, a large, gray-walled warehouse with a skull and other artwork painted on the outside and chock-full of hand-built spaces tailored for musicians and artisans.
But over the past decade, the 4,000-square-foot structure at 1305 31st Ave. was better known to city zoning and fire officials as a source of complaints about illegal residential uses, all-night dance parties and general blight.
The complaints came to light Saturday as Oakland officials grappled to answer questions about a blaze that took at least nine lives. The building is zoned as a warehouse, which does not allow for residential uses. Darin Ranelletti, interim director of the city Planning and Building Department, said the warehouse was under investigation to determine whether it was being illegally used for housing.
“We had reports that people were living there, but we’re still trying to confirm them,” said Ranelletti, who also said the party that took place Friday required a permit, which was not obtained.
Oakland building where fire victims died was source of complaints
Bravo libs, no really. The intelligence of the left is just overwhelming.
Oh so now conservatives love endless regulation?
. No they would be wanting his death.It Trump was the owner, oh boy, they'd be calling for him to be charged for wrongful death.
. Not sure whose responsible, but it's going on all over this nation. Now the allowance of these places to be used by vagrants could be a liberal thing for sure, but the building codes violations is the owners responsibility.. Not sure what the titles of the owners would fall under be it liberal or conservative..... Where are the illegals staying in these so called sanctuary cities one wonders ??See what happens when you have the far left in charge!
. Not sure whose responsible, but it's going on all over this nation. Now the allowance of these places to be used by vagrants could be a liberal thing for sure, but the building codes violations is the owners responsibility.. Not sure what the titles of the owners would fall under be it liberal or conservative..... Where are the illegals staying in these so called sanctuary cities one wonders ??See what happens when you have the far left in charge!
. Not sure whose responsible, but it's going on all over this nation. Now the allowance of these places to be used by vagrants could be a liberal thing for sure, but the building codes violations is the owners responsibility.. Not sure what the titles of the owners would fall under be it liberal or conservative..... Where are the illegals staying in these so called sanctuary cities one wonders ??See what happens when you have the far left in charge!
California is far left, Oakland is far left so it is the far left that was in charge and for 8 years did nothing to protect the people!
. Thanks, and yet the building blight along with code violations are rampant all over the nation. Some cities are getting way more strict about it, but like you say about the libs, if they are behind the problem in an area, then God help us all in that area, because you wouldn't be able to touch it without being called a (heartless individual or criminal) that you would condem a possible shelter to house the illegals or whatever.. Not sure whose responsible, but it's going on all over this nation. Now the allowance of these places to be used by vagrants could be a liberal thing for sure, but the building codes violations is the owners responsibility.. Not sure what the titles of the owners would fall under be it liberal or conservative..... Where are the illegals staying in these so called sanctuary cities one wonders ??See what happens when you have the far left in charge!
California is far left, Oakland is far left so it is the far left that was in charge and for 8 years did nothing to protect the people!
It's amazing (IMHO) how that who ever it is that owns these properties, are not expected to follow codes after violations are reported or should have been reported. They should either follow the codes or have their properties condemned, and after that taken if they can't comply within 6 months of the written report or after violations are documented and reported 6 months prior.
