It's shocking that NDS let the contractor/owner off with "a fine", as you report, Sean. It should be large enough to represent a significant % of $1.2 million ( purchase price + remodel estimate) to disuade future violations. BTW, what is the fine assessed? This is 2nd instance where NDS could have/should have caught this illegal demo or construction (ADU behind Lexington Ave home) before it was a fait accompli, and then applied a slap on the wrist. This is a mockery of our ordinances and the willingness or ability to enforce them.
It's shocking that NDS let the contractor/owner off with "a fine", as you report, Sean. It should be large enough to represent a significant % of $1.2 million ( purchase price + remodel estimate) to disuade future violations. BTW, what is the fine assessed? This is 2nd instance where NDS could have/should have caught this illegal demo or construction (ADU behind Lexington Ave home) before it was a fait accompli, and then applied a slap on the wrist. This is a mockery of our ordinances and the willingness or ability to enforce them.
I don't think the story is over yet or quite finished.