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of the floor boards, left loose to give freedom of access, and verymany
of the cisterns on inspection were found extremely dirty, so
much so, that in some cases the surface of the water was thick
with cobwebs and dirt, and various dirty matters were found at
the bottom of the cisterns.
These conditions being reported to the Vestry, an order
was made, requiring the owners to provide a supply of water
direct from the main, without the intervention of cisternage.
This, after much trouble and delay (it being necessary to summon
one owner) has been accomplished in every one of the houses
throughout the three streets.
HOUSES UNFIT FOR HABITATION.—The twelve four-roomed
houses, No. 2 to 24, Scrutton street have frequently been
brought under the consideration of the Sanitary Committee,
and notices were served some years ago, by order of the Vestry,
prohibiting the use of the lower rooms, they being quite unfit
for people to live in, by reason of being underground, dark and
very damp. The property having passed into the hands of a
new owner these lower rooms were again let, and notices were
again served prohibiting their use, and requiring the other
parts of the premises to be made fit for habitation. The owner
thereon decided to close all the houses (which has been
done) with a view to re-construction.
1 & 2, COACII YARD.—These two-roomed houses were so
foul and dilapidated as to be quite unfit for human habitation.
They were closed in compliance with the Vestry's order, and
they have since been pulled down, and superior property is
being erected on the site.
1 & 2, AXE COURT, HACKNEY ROAD.—These two-roomed
houses were also very dirty and dilapidated. In this case the
owner likewise decided to close the premises (which has been
done) with a view to re-construction.