283 Devoe Street Brooklyn · Kings County · 11211

DEED Jan 7, 2019

grantor/seller Jung, Hilda Joan; Kobler, Hilda

grantee/buyer 283 Devoe Street, LLC

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Dec 7, 2017

assignor/old lender Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

assignee/new lender U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee*

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AGREEMENT $2,800,000 Sep 11, 2017

party 1 Jung, Hilda J

party 2 Greystone Servicing Corporation Inc

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 11, 2017

assignor/old lender Greystone Funding Corporation

assignee/new lender Greystone Servicing Corporation Inc

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 11, 2017

assignor/old lender Greystone Servicing Corporation Inc

assignee/new lender Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

MORTGAGE $890,456 Jul 31, 2017

mortgagor/borrower Jung, Hilda Joan; Kobler, Hilda

mortgagee/lender Greystone Funding Corporation

AGREEMENT $2,800,000 Jul 31, 2017

party 1 Jung, Hilda Joan; Kobler, Hilda

party 2 Greystone Funding Corporation

DEED $4,600,000 Jul 25, 2017

grantor/seller 283 Devoe LLC

grantee/buyer Jung, Hilda Joan; Kobler, Hilda

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jul 25, 2017

assignor/old lender Sterling National Bank

assignee/new lender Greystone Funding Corporation

TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R Jul 25, 2017

party one Sterling National Bank

party two 283 Devoe LLC

TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R Apr 20, 2016

party one Christ, Michael

party two Cross County Savings Bank

TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R Nov 30, 2015

party one Christ, Michael

party two Cross County Savings Bank

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Nov 30, 2015

mortgager/borrower Christ, Michael

mortgagee/lender Cross County Savings Bank

DEED $2,800,000 Oct 20, 2015

grantor/seller Christ, Michael

grantee/buyer 283 Devoe LLC

MORTGAGE $1,960,000 Oct 20, 2015

mortgagor/borrower 283 Devoe LLC

mortgagee/lender Sterling National Bank

ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $1,960,000 Oct 20, 2015

assignor 283 Devoe LLC

assignee Sterling National Bank

POWER OF ATTORNEY Oct 20, 2015

party one Christ, Michael

party two Christ, Christina; Kozhich, Valeria A +1

ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS Sep 5, 2003

assignor Christ, Michael

assignee Cross County Federal Savings Bank

AGREEMENT Sep 5, 2003

party 1 Christ, Michael

party 2 Cross County Federal Savings Bank

MORTGAGE $147,901 Sep 5, 2003

mortgagor/borrower Christ, Michael

mortgagee/lender Cross County Federal Savings Bank

DEED Aug 22, 2000

grantor/seller Patruno, Linda

grantee/buyer Christ, Michael

ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Aug 22, 2000

assignor/old lender Christ, Michael

assignee/new lender Cross County Federalsavings Bank

MORTGAGE $170,000 Aug 22, 2000

mortgagor/borrower Christ, Michael

mortgagee/lender Cross County Federalsavings Bank

DEED Jun 15, 1994

grantor/seller Christ, Arthur/Lwt; Patruno, Linda/Exec

grantee/buyer Christ, Michael; Patruno, Linda

DEED Jun 15, 1978

grantor/seller Christ Arthur

grantee/buyer Christ Antoinette; Christ Arthur

DEED Feb 24, 1976

grantor/seller Hussey Elizabeth

grantee/buyer Christ Arthur

Gas Piping - LL152 Active Jan 8, 2026

DOB violations — total 7 · open 7 · dismissed 0

Gas Piping - LL152 Active Jan 8, 2026

Boiler Active Nov 14, 2025

VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Boiler Active Sep 23, 2024

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VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Boiler Active Nov 14, 2023

Boiler Active Jun 30, 2023

VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Boiler Active Jun 30, 2023

VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

A · Non-hazardous Open May 7, 2026

DOB complaints — total 5 · open 0 · closed 5

Illegal hotel rooms in residential building Closed Oct 31, 2018

Complaint 3673630

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Illegal hotel rooms in residential building Closed Oct 16, 2018

Complaint 3671578

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Illegal hotel rooms in residential building Closed Sep 18, 2018

Complaint 3667942

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Gas hook-up/piping – illegal or defective Closed Sep 8, 2017

Complaint 3618292

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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary Closed Feb 2, 2006

Complaint 3181874

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HPD violations — total 66 · open 43 · closed 23

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

A · Non-hazardous Open May 4, 2026

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

I · Order to correct Open Nov 19, 2025

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Open Nov 18, 2025

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§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

A · Non-hazardous Open Jun 12, 2025

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

A · Non-hazardous Open Jun 9, 2025

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

I · Order to correct Open Nov 26, 2024

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Open Nov 26, 2024

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

A · Non-hazardous Open Apr 16, 2024

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

A · Non-hazardous Closed Apr 9, 2024

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

I · Order to correct Open Nov 20, 2023

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

A · Non-hazardous Open Mar 29, 2023

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

A · Non-hazardous Closed Mar 22, 2023

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

I · Order to correct Closed Nov 7, 2022

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Open Nov 7, 2022

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

A · Non-hazardous Open Mar 8, 2022

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

I · Order to correct Open Mar 8, 2022

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

A · Non-hazardous Closed Feb 24, 2022

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

I · Order to correct Closed Feb 24, 2022

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

A · Non-hazardous Open Apr 16, 2021

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

I · Order to correct Open Apr 16, 2021

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

A · Non-hazardous Closed Apr 8, 2021

(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G

I · Order to correct Closed Apr 8, 2021

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

C · Immediately hazardous Open Apr 1, 2021

§ 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LEADING TO BASEMENT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Nov 23, 2020

§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

B · Hazardous Open Nov 23, 2020

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

B · Hazardous Open Nov 23, 2020

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Nov 23, 2020

§ 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APA

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Nov 23, 2020

§ 27-2005, 2007, 204.1 HMC CODE: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE TO CELLAR AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Nov 19, 2020

§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Nov 19, 2020

§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

C · Immediately hazardous Open Nov 19, 2020

§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED BOILER ROOM DOOR AT BASEMENT

C · Immediately hazardous Open Nov 19, 2020

§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTI

I · Order to correct Open Nov 4, 2019

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Closed Oct 29, 2019

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Dec 9, 2018

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ACTIVE WATER LEAK FROM VALVE AIR ESCAPE AT HEAT RADIATOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1LR, 1st STOR

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Dec 9, 2018

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ACTIVE WATER LEAK FROM VALVE AIR ESCAPE AT HEAT RADIATOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH COUNTER BALANCE 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT A

§ 27-2044 ADM CODE REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1LR, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM S

§ 27-2044 ADM CODE REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE , SECTION ''REAR''

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 3RD STORY PUBLIC HALL NORT

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS NORTH STACK AT NORTH EXTERIOR WALL

A · Non-hazardous Open Dec 6, 2018

§ 27-2049 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A STREET NUMBER ON THE FRONT OF THE DWELLING PLAINLY VISIBLE FROM THE SIDEWALK.

A · Non-hazardous Open Dec 6, 2018

§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE B

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1LR, 1st STORY, 1st APA

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1LR, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM

I · Order to correct Open Oct 24, 2018

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Closed Oct 16, 2018

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Open Dec 6, 2017

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

B · Hazardous Closed Sep 12, 2017

§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

C · Immediately hazardous Open Sep 12, 2017

§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Sep 12, 2017

§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS

A · Non-hazardous Closed Sep 12, 2017

§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWE

A · Non-hazardous Closed Sep 12, 2017

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MU

A · Non-hazardous Closed Sep 12, 2017

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL,

A · Non-hazardous Open Sep 12, 2017

§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORM

I · Order to correct Open Nov 23, 2016

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Closed Nov 4, 2016

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Open Oct 19, 2015

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Open Mar 2, 2015

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

I · Order to correct Closed Feb 18, 2015

§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN

B · Hazardous Open Apr 23, 2011

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION

§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION

§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION

§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION