1409_Watson_St._Inspection.pdf

This document is a professional site evaluation letter from Barry Isett and Associates, Inc. to the City of Scranton's Office of Economic and Community Development, specifically addressing the property located at 1409 Watson Street in Scranton, Pennsylvania. On Friday, September 12, 2025, the engineering firm conducted a site visit and exterior inspection of the structure to evaluate its condition for potential demolition. During the visual assessment, they identified significant issues with multiple building components, including the exterior envelope, doors, roof, windows, porch, stairs, accessibility, and surrounding site environment.

The evaluation concluded that the structures at 1409 Watson Street are beyond repair, with restoration costs estimated to exceed 85% of the property's value. However, the document specifically notes that the site does not qualify as an emergency demolition scenario. The letter, signed by Amos Valenti, Project Manager of Project Management & Construction Services, was sent to Andrew Connors, the Redevelopment and Blight Specialist, to provide official documentation of the site's condition and recommend further action by the City of Scranton's economic development team.