Dear Records Custodian,
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Division of Fire Safety,

Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., and the common law right of access, I respectfully request copies of the following government records:

Records Requested:

All records related to the fire watch implemented at 36 Jones St. on or about January 31, 2026, following a reported pipe burst and building flooding event. This request includes, but is not limited to:

Fire watch reports

Incident reports

Inspection reports

Violation notices (if any)

Communications, findings, or determinations regarding the cause of the damage

Any documentation reflecting the duration and scope of the fire watch

This request is being submitted electronically in accordance with N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6(f). An email containing all required information constitutes a valid OPRA request and does not require submission through a specific form or platform.

I confirm that:

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

The requested records will not be used for a commercial purpose.

The request is not being made in connection with any legal proceeding.

Please provide the requested records electronically via email attachment to:
[email address]

If your office is not the custodian of these records, please forward this request to the appropriate custodian and notify me of the transfer.

Please confirm receipt of this request. I look forward to your response within the time frame required under OPRA.

Sincerely,
Cynthia Lee