Description
This is related to Apgar Warehouse, which neighbors have raised issue on multiple times to no avail. As you can see from this photo, it is obvious that people are going in and out of the warehouse. It is a breeding ground for danger and unsanitary conditions, and the fence separating it from the public and sidewalk was never secure, leaving a way for people to continue to come and go. Please address this ASAP.
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Q. What is causing the obstruction (garbage container, storage container, etc.)?
A. fence
A. fence
Q. Is there a temporary No Parking sign?
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Q. Is the object on wheels? If so, please provide license plate and any company information.
A. no
A. no
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13 Comments
Acknowledged City of Oakland (Verified Official)
David Coleman (Registered User)
john (Registered User)
As Reported to SeeClickFix 02/19/2020 Issue ID:7438745
"The Apgar Warehouse fire took place over 2 months ago, and not a hint of clean up has taken place. With piles of stuff as large as this, this location continues to be a fire hazard, not to mention the flies, pests and smells that are only getting worse by the day. Please hold the appropriate parties responsible for a timely clean up for our neighborhood, as well as for the safety of everyone nearby."
john (Registered User)
As Reported to SeeClickFix 04/25/2020 Issue ID:7715902
Squatting, graffiti and illegal dumping at the Apgar Warehouse
john (Registered User)
As Reported to SeeClickFix 04/27/2020 Issue ID:7722976
"At the end of last year, there was a fire in Apgar Warehouse near the corner of Apgar and West in Oakland. Afterward, security came to patrol and a gate was put in around the warehouse to prevent people from coming in. As no one is there now, people are coming back, going in and out to fetch the trash and items inside of there, and to sleep there. There is a hole in the gate that opens up to the driveway next door, which people have also been using to go in and out. A car was parked just in front of the warehouse today, and the gate came down on the car because it had been loosened. On top of that, this trash site is obviously unsanitary and a breeding ground for dangerous situations. Please address it. Even if we are in a pandemic, that is all the more reason to ensure the safety and well-being for everyone in proximity to this warehouse, so that another fire or something worse does not happen. Thank you."
john (Registered User)
As Reported to SeeClickFix 05/19/2020 Issue ID:7804616
"Apgar warehouse is open with fence broken through. Trash coming into street. Continues to be blighted. Contacted OPD".
David Coleman (Registered User)
john (Registered User)
Fire was end of last year (2019). 6 months later owner or the city has done nothing to abate the condition.
This is a disaster in the making. Write to code enforcement, the fire chief, the Oakland Fire stations 3,8,19, the new police chief, the mayor and c.c. to Kalb. Give them 5 days to reply. There may be someone who cares about public safety enough to fix this.
If that does not work the only recourse left for you and your neighbors is to sue the city. Then they will fix it. Make sure you have e-mail and paper trail for when you file the lawsuit against the building owner and the city. It won't go to trial, it will end in a settlement, and they generally fix the issue within days of you filing the complaint.
David Coleman (Registered User)
Musia (Registered User)
john (Registered User)
First contact Neighborhood Law Corps (NLC) an award-winning unit in the City Attorney's Office that works with partners in the community to improve quality of life in Oakland. Through lawsuits and other civil actions, the NLC fights for social, environmental and economic justice.
Call:(510) 238-6628
Email: NLC@oaklandcityattorney.org
www.oaklandcityattorney.org/Community/NLC.html
john (Registered User)
Next if NLC cannot help then sue the City and the owner. Once a lawsuit is filed against the city they will do what they should have done right after the fire and make Code and Blight enforcement do their job. Then you can drop the suit.
Alternatively, keep posting on SCF and nothing will happen.
Musia (Registered User)