DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY
AND ORDER TO DEMOLISH
THE GARAGE DUE
TO IMMINENT DANGER AT
140 ALPHONSE ST
-Certified Mail
October 24, 2025
Esquire Rochester LLC
18 River St
Rochester, NY 14612
Pursuant to § 47A-16 B, the Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development hereby declares an emergency and orders the garage located at 140 Alphonse St to be demolished. This declaration is based on an inspection of the property by a New York State Certified Code Official who found that it is in imminent danger to the public health, safety, and welfare.
The garage located at 140 Alphonse St has suffered significant fire damage on October 15, 2025. Given the current hazardous condition, the remaining portions of the structure needs to be demolished immediately and the debris removed. Furthermore, the structure and site in its current condition are an attractive nuisance and could be life threatening for those who choose to enter the property.
You are hereby advised, that if you fail to demolish the garage within three (3) business days, the City will cause the garage located at 140 Alphonse St to be demolished. You are advised to remove any personal property from the structure prior to demolition. Failure to remove any personal property may result in damage or loss during demolition for which the City takes no responsibility. Please be advised that you must apply for and obtain a demolition permit before you start any demolition work.
You are hereby further advised, Pursuant to § 47A-16 F, the cost of the demolition shall be a personal liability of the owner, and the Commissioner shall bill the owner therefore. The cost of the demolition shall include the cost of removal of debris. Such cost shall also be a lien upon the property from the first day the cost is billed to the owner. Such cost Shall be assessed and billed to the owner as set forth in § 6-92 of the City Charter, shall be subject to late payment charges as set forth in § 6-93 of the City Charter, and may be added to the subject property tax bill as set forth in § 6-94 of the City Charter.
You are hereby further advised that you have a right to a hearing to review the Commissioner's declaration of imminent danger. You may submit a written demand for a hearing to the City of Rochester, Demolition Unit, 30 Church Street - Room 028B, Rochester, NY 14614, or contact our office at (585) 428-6963 no later than 12:00 pm noon on the business day following the third consecutive day of publication of said declaration of imminent danger.
/s/ Anne M. Wallace
Manager of Code Enforcement
/s/Dana K. Miller, Commissioner
Neighborhood and Business Development
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