We could investigate the claim of an illegal mattress business being run from the garage. However, you will need to be much more specific as to how you believe there are (2) illegal apartments at this residence. The legal zoning use of the property is that of a (4) family multiple dwelling, which is currently registered with the NJ State Bureau of Housing.

I know for sure that there are 2 apt's on the third floor, one on the second floor and one on the 1st, as well as one in the basement.
As far as the selling of the mattress' i have video of them taking old used mattress - which they "refurbish" and then sell them as new. I asked what the name of the business is and if they had a business card, I was told no, that they dont have a business but they sell by word of mouth

The fact that half of the people living in that building do not have papers is a whole other issue

The configuration you describe is what they are supposed to have....(1) apt. on the first, (1) apt. on the second and (2) apts. on the third. There is no record in our file of any finished rooms in the basement. So that will be the focus of our investigation, along with the garage business issue.

Yes, they refinished the basement about a year or two ago.
and yes...the garage issue could also cause a fire hazard as they smoke in and around there and have mattress and foam all over the place.
Thank you!

Thanks....I'm more concerned with the garage business as I believe this could be a fire hazard they smoke and throw cigarettes all over and there are old mattress' and foam pads laying all over and when they are done they just close up the garage, God forbid a cigarette lands inside and sets fire.

Has anyone come to look at what is going on over here?? There are dirty mattress' out in the back, staples thrown everywhere.
Has anyone contacted Mr. Gonzalez the owner of 359 Devon St about this "mattress store" that is being run out of his garage that he rents?!?!? I have pictures and videos of what they do over here - is there a way to upload them????
The mattress in the garage and up against the house is a fire hazard....and could be dangerous let alone the bug and mice infestation that is could cause.
Who can I call about this to make sure something is done and sooner rather than later????

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Owner of mattress business

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Issues resolved. Inspection made (pictures taken), no illegal occupancy. Structure being used as a legal (4) family with no changes to layout, and no additional apartments created. Garage inspected (pictures taken, no evidence of any mattress work and/or business being conducted. Property owner advised.

There is an illegal business being run out of the garage. The owner of the home allows his cousin to refurbish old mattress back there so he can resell them
Come by on a weekend or at night when he back there refurbishing them he's got all of the equipment in the garage. I uploaded videos and photos of if I am not sure what or where you were looking.

The Code Enforcement Department closes at 4:00pm weekdays, and is not open on weekends. If illegal activity is noted outside those hours, it should be reported to the Kearny Police Department at the time it is occurring.