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492 fireplace mantle was separated from the wall by two to three inches creating a serious fire hazard , and that the exterior chimney itself was leaning away from the house . He indicated that this was the first case in which it had been necessary to obtain an inspection warrant . In response to question by Vice -Mayor Henderson, he indicated that it would not be economically feasible to rehabilitate the house . Following a brief discussion , Mr . Longo was invited to speak on his own behalf , and on advice of the City Attorney , was sworn in by the City Clerk . Mr . Joseph Longo , 682 Oakview Way , indicated he had made corrections to the separation of the fireplace from the wall , and had placed a "4x6 " underneath the house where the fireplace was located . He stated there was nothing wrong with the gas floor heater , and felt that the deficien- cies cited were small matters and also that most had been corrected . Mr . Longo referred to claim in the report regarding a crack in the foundation , which he felt was insignificant . Mr . Longo responded to several questions by Councilman Rhodes , indicating that if given the time , he would be willing to vacate the premises for the purpose of rehabilitating it to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official . With regard to failure to admit Building Inspector to the premises to perform in- spection , Mr . Longo denied that access was refused . Mrs . Mary Daniels , 2424 Jefferson , stated on oath that she had at the time just been released from the hospital and asked the Building Inspector to come back on another date because there had not been opportunity to clean the house . She stated there were only two persons living in the house , herself and her daughter . — Mr . James McLane , 2416 Jefferson Avenue , in his sworn testimony advised he had lived at that address for two years , next door to 2424 Jefferson . He stated that the house was in deplorable condition , and advised that he had observed makeshift attempts of the owner to make sewer repairs . He also stated that efforts to keep the lawn cut is made only if the Fire Department is called out to ask them to do it . Chief Building Official , in response to Mr . Longo ' s comments , advised that he would stand on his report , and reiterated his earlier statement regarding lack of cooperation from the owner and tenant . At request of City Attorney , he commented briefly on the reference to a " crack " in the foundation , advising that the building was constructed in 1925 and was in stages of deterioration due principally to neglect and lack of proper maintenance . He stated that portions of the building had no foundation , and that the portion where the crack was observed , and there might be others , was due to settlement . Remedial action necessary to restore the foundation would involve jacking up the building and then complete repair of the foundation around the entire perimeter . Simple patching would not be sufficient . With regard to the fireplace , he advised that it would have to be removed and new foundation constructed . Responding to further questions by City Attorney , he advised 8/13/73 Reg . Mtg .