‘Deplorable Conditions’ At Illegal Rooming House In Newark

NEWARK, NJ — Newark fire inspectors and code enforcement officers shut down an illegal “rooming house” in the city last week after receiving complaints about “deplorable conditions” at the three-story home, authorities say.

Newark city officials inspected a home at 854 South 14th Street on Friday, finding faulty electrical wiring, no running water and vermin infestation. The single-family structure had also been illegally converted with seven rooms, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.

The building was immediately closed in response to the alleged violations, which “posed health and safety hazards to its occupants,” Newark authorities said.

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The building’s owner, Quad T. Holdings, LLC of East Orange, has been cited for nine violations. The matter has been referred to Newark Municipal Court and an application for a lien against the property will be submitted on Monday, authorities said.

The property’s seven adults and three children were referred to the YMCA for temporary shelter. One adult male refused assistance, authorities said.

According to the New Jersey Department of The Treasury’s online database, Quad T. Holdings also owns several other properties in Newark including:

• 489 15TH AVE
• 624 15TH AVE
• 212 S 11TH ST
• 81 S 12TH ST
• 854 S 14TH ST
• 46-48 VAN NESS PL
• 20 PALM ST

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