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Alleged Lack Of Heat Sparks Complaints At Newark Apartments: Report
Tenants claim they've been living without adequate heat since October, a report says.
NEWARK, NJ — Residents of a 21-story apartment building in downtown Newark have allegedly been living without enough heat for months, a report says.
Tenants at St. James Towers, 440 Washington Street, say they’ve been without adequate heat since October. In addition, the city posted a “final order to clean and lien” notice regarding separate alleged code violations at the property on Monday, NJ Advance Media reported.
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The City of Newark Housing Code requires all property owners to supply heat from Oct. 1 through May 1 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. at a minimum inside temperature of 68 degrees, and between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. at a minimum inside temperature of 65 degrees.
To report no heat or hot water in an apartment, call the Division of Code Enforcement at (973) 733-6471.
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