Sender: John Young 

I've long argued that legal actions involving architects should be 
made public. In that vein I offer one below about me that's just been 
received (my first in 26 years).

You bet I'm red-faced, but open information on these investigations is 
absolutely necessary.

It derives from a NYC project from about two years ago where I was 
engaged to help clear up some ancient building code problems 
required for a residential property refinance.

The client is not one of those I've ridiculed on the Net although I did 
scribble a bizarre story for a lit-list about the leeches scrabbling for 
the rotting estate. 

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The State Education Department
The University of the State of New York
Assistant Commissioner for the Professions Office of Professional 
Discipline
163 West 125th Street, Room 819
New York, NY 10027

August 22, 1996

Mr. John Lee Young
251 West 89th Street
New York, NY 10024

Re: File #9504601


Dear Mr. Young:

This Office is currently conducting an investigation into allegations 
against you of professional misconduct pertaining to failure to 
complete work for Joseph V. Scialo.

In connection with this investigation, pursuant to the Rules of the 
New York State Board of Regents, you are directed to report to our 
Office, located at 163 West 125th Street, Room No. 819, New York, 
New York 10027, for an interview. The interview will take place on 
Wednesday, September 4, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. It is further directed 
that you bring with you the following:

Contract/agreement for work for Joseph V. Scialo, of 11 MacDougal 
Alley, New York City.

Please be advised that any records submitted will become part of our 
investigative files and will therefore remain confidential under the 
Provisions of Education Law Section 6510(8).

This interview will be recorded, either mechanically or 
stenographically, and at your request a copy of the recorded interview 
will be made available to you at your own expense.

Failure to respond to these directions within thirty days of this letter 
constitutes professional misconduct under Regents Rules 29.1(b)(13) 
and may subject you to penalties for misconduct as set forth in the 
New York State Education Law.

Please contact Senior Investigator William Sachs by writing to this 
Office or calling 212-961-4369 to confirm this interview.

Very truly yours,

Daniel J. Kelleher
Director of Investigations

By: [Signature]

Thomas C. Watkins
Supervisor - AD

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