Current and Historical view of a structure

Response to this request is long overdue. By law, under all circumstances, Newark City should have responded by now (details). You can complain by requesting an internal review.

Dear Newark City,

Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form or use a particular software platform to submit my request per NJSA 47:1A-6(f), which states that an email from a requestor including all of the information required on the adopted form shall suffice in place of a completed form as a valid government record request.

I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States.

I WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose.

I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.

Records requested:
I am requesting copies of the following records for the property located at 596 Hunterdon Street, Newark, NJ 07108 (Block 2661, Lot 36):

All Certificates of Occupancy (original and amended)

All building permits, including applications, approvals, inspections, and final sign-offs

Any zoning approvals, determinations, or use variances

All fire inspection records, notices of violation, and inspection reports

Any approvals or permits related to rear additions or expansion of the structure

Any documentation identifying the legally permitted use of the property

I am requesting these records in electronic format if available.

My preferred delivery method for response(s) to this request is by E-mail as attachments. Please confirm you have received this request. If you are not the custodian of records, please forward my request to that person and provide their email address to me for future reference.

Yours faithfully,

Anthony H