Architect accused of falsifying building applications.Acting Buildings Commissioner Robert D. LiMandri and Department of Investigation Commissioner Rose Gill Hearn recently announced administrative charges have been filed against licensed architect Robert Scarano, alleging that he made false or misleading statements on applications submitted to the Buildings Department in connection with two new buildings in Brooklyn. The charges are the result of a partnership between the Department of Investigation's Buildings Special Investigation Unit and the Buildings Department's Special Enforcement Team to identify and build cases against repeat offenders who flout flout v. flout·ed, flout·ing, flouts v.tr. To show contempt for; scorn: flout a law; behavior that flouted convention. See Usage Note at flaunt. v.intr. building and zoning regulations. The administrative charges are in connection with documents for two Brooklyn apartment houses that Scarano filed with the Buildings Department in 2000 and 2002. Scarano is alleged to have improperly divided a zoning lot into two smaller lots for the two new buildings, 158 Freeman Street and 1037 Manhattan Avenue, resulting in the construction of two noncompliant buildings. With the two independent zoning lots, 158 Freeman Street could not have been legally built at all as a residential building and 1037 Manhattan Avenue as designed would have been smaller by approximately 2,000 s/f. "We will not tolerate anyone who knowingly attempts to mislead mis·lead tr.v. mis·led , mis·lead·ing, mis·leads 1. To lead in the wrong direction. 2. To lead into error of thought or action, especially by intentionally deceiving. See Synonyms at deceive. the Department with false documents. Our Special Enforcement Team is identifying repeat offenders and building cases against them. Flouting building and zoning regulations undermines the quality of life for all New Yorkers, and we will continue to identify and hold accountable individuals who abuse the rules," said Acting Buildings Commissioner LiMandri. "I'd like to extend my thanks to Commissioner Rose Gill Hearn for her full commitment to our partnership to crack down on misconduct MISCONDUCT. Unlawful behaviour by a person entrusted in any degree: with the administration of justice, by which the rights of the parties and the justice of the, case may have been affected. 2. in the construction industry," he added. "DOI (Digital Object Identifier) A method of applying a persistent name to documents, publications and other resources on the Internet rather than using a URL, which can change over time. will continue to work with the Department of Buildings to root out licensed professionals whose word cannot be relied on to protect the public safety and the integrity of the City's Building Code," said DOI Commissioner Gill Hearn. Scarano has been charged with knowingly or negligently neg·li·gent adj. 1. Characterized by or inclined to neglect, especially habitually. 2. Characterized by careless ease or informality; casual. 3. Law Guilty of negligence. filing false or misleading documents with the Buildings Department and displaying negligence, incompetence in·com·pe·tence or in·com·pe·ten·cy n. 1. The quality of being incompetent or incapable of performing a function, as the failure of the cardiac valves to close properly. 2. or lack of knowledge with regard to building and zoning regulations. The charges were filed under regulations made possible by State Assembly Bill 7746 that authorize To empower another with the legal right to perform an action. The Constitution authorizes Congress to regulate interstate commerce. authorize v. to officially empower someone to act. (See: authority) the Buildings Commissioner to exclude licensed architects from filing applications for permits if they are found to have knowingly or negligently submitted false documents. With these charges, Scarano faces possible suspension or revocation The recall of some power or authority that has been granted. Revocation by the act of a party is intentional and voluntary, such as when a person cancels a Power of Attorney that he has given or a will that he has written. of his ability to file documents with the Buildings Department. Scarano may respond to the charges and present a defense to an administrative law judge administrative law judge n. a professional hearing officer who works for the government to preside over hearings and appeals involving governmental agencies. They are generally experienced in the particular subject matter of the agency involved or of several agencies. at the Office of Administrative Tribunals and Hearings. |
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