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107 Misc. 2d 470; 435 N.Y.S.2d 449; 1980 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 2877

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107 Misc. 2d 470; 435 N.Y.S.2d 449; 1980 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 2877
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New York (state)
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Moreover, the EPD is directed to (1) forthwith make an inspection of the fire damaged apartment; (2) perform scientific tests to determine the nature of the “smoky odor” found by the buildings department inspector and ascertain whether such odor is harmful to residents of the apartment; (3) recommend, in writing, measures which would correct anything found to be dangerous to the life, health or safety of the respondent tenant; (4) exercise whatever authority and discretion it may have in the circumstances with particular emphasis upon restoration of the apartment to habitable condition (if it is found to be presently uninhabitable due to the “smoky odor”); (5) have the inspector(s) available, as witness(es) to be called in the interest of justice by the court, if such inspector(s) are needed upon the eventual trial of this case; and (6) be otherwise subject to any future proper order of this court, including, but not limited to, the filing of a written answer, if so requested by the parties or the court.