In re Burning

The defendant Redden is the owner of a parcel of

real property on the southwest corner of West One Hundred and Sixty-fourth street and Woodycrest avenue. Prior to November 20, 1925, these premises were zoned for business purposes and were improved by a frame private dwelling. On September 14, 1925, the defendant filed with the building superintendent plans for the alteration of the premises by the erection thereon of four stores, which plans were duly approved on the 28th day of October 1925. Permit for the alteration was not issued until November 23, 1925. In the meanwhile and on November 20,…