“Those deficiencies put them in violation of the code, and Mayor Arrigo is holding them accountable for that.”Ī number of residents came forward and filed for injunctive relief, filed for injunctive relief as many of them have remained unhoused, living in cars and other unacceptable conditions. “The reality is that Water’s Edge was operating a high-rise building with a deficient fire suppression system,” said D’Ambrosio. I want to give credit to D’Ambrosio’s legal team for helping move this along quickly in the Housing Court, which is not always an easy thing to do.”ĭ’Ambrosio deflected the praise from his legal teammate and credited Mayor Arrigo and the City Council for ensuring that the tenants were being defended vigorously in Court. “I don’t think there was any other way we could get to this point. “Attorney D’Ambrosio provided great legal service to get us to where we are right now,” said Capizzi. The Housing Court seems to be on board with us in understanding what we’re trying to accomplish.”Ĭapizzi lauded D’Ambrosio’s contributions and work on the Revere legal team in consultation with Mayor Arrigo and Revere department heads. It’s unfortunate that we had to work this hard to put their feet to the fire to get them to comply. This is stuff that they should have been doing anyway to make their building habitable. I just want to be clear that we’re not asking them to do anything as a favor for the city. “I think our legal strategy worked 100 percent. “I think it was a big victory for the City,” said Capizzi. The Court noted that the City, through the testimony of Deputy Fire Chief Paul Cheever, Building Commissioner Louis Cavagnaro, presented credible and substantial conditions at the apartments that may violate the State Fire Code, Building Code, and Sanitary Code. “The City of Revere will continue to take every legal action available to hold the Carabetta company accountable for their continued disregard for their properties and tenants.”Ĭapizzi Lauds D’Ambrosio for His Role on Legal TeamĬity Solicitor Paul Capizzi and Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio led the legal battle in court. “This order is a step in the right direction and a win for our residents,” said Mayor Arrigo.
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The Court ordered Carabetta Company, owners of the Water’s Edge Apartments, to provide temporary housing for residents and ordered the company to hire an outside Project Manager and/or Registered Design Professional to complete the long-standing life-safety and remediation efforts necessary at the property. In good news for those residents still without permanent housing following a June 21 fire at the apartment complex, the Eastern Housing Court of Boston upheld the complaint delivered by the City on behalf of five residents. The City of Revere has claimed a victory in its court case against the owners of the Water’s Edge Apartments, which are located at 370 Ocean Ave.
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