must be rebuilt; that facades should be tied with steel rods to floor joists; that cracks can
then be pointed; that no work is required for sagging floors, which are common; that
20% of the joists must be replaced; that plaster should be replaced with gypsum board;
that the skylights and window should be replaced; that such work could keep the interior
layout as it is, with no changes to rooms, hallways, or stairs; that the work will not
change the size, use, occupancy, room count, configuration, or egress of the subject
premises, so no C of O would be required; that the work could be in accordance with
building codes that applied before 1968; and that the cost would be about $600,000.
Respondents introduced into evidence an application dated July 6, 2018 ("the PW1
Application") that Respondents filed to repair the subject premises, which called for
structural building repair and restoration, including replacement of floor joists, affected
plumbing and sprinkler components, damaged exterior masonry wall sections, and all
affected wall ceiling and floor surfaces. Respondent introduced into evidence a list dated
December 11, 2018 of objections that DOB registered to Respondents' plans ("DOB's
Objections").
Respondents' property manager ("the Property Manager") testified that she has
managed the subject premises for at least five years; that her responsibilities include
resolving tenant complaints and making sure that violations are corrected; that tenants
have contacted her about complaints; that she never purposely left a violation
uncorrected; that the subject premises was not in great shape; that issues of a building of
this age come up that you have to address; that she received complaints from the