The State of Maine was served with notice by certified mail sent to the Attorney General. The structure is structurally unsafe and unstable in that it cannot resist required wind and snow loadings making a collapse possible. Evidence of this fact was presented by the letter of Daniel McGraw, professional engineer, dated August 25, 1999. The structure poses a fire hazard in that it is wholly dilapidated and located close by the nearest neighbor. Flammable materials are being stored in the structure.
Vagrants occasionally live in the building.
The structure is unsuitable for occupation, that the foundation has deteriorated. The north gable lacks adequate bracing. The second floor support has failed and the roof has decayed. The City has given notice of these problems and attempted to have them corrected for several years. Notice has been given to Mr. Cobb and to the previous owner.