Illegal Apartment in Restaurant Basement Prompts Closure

Fire officials have shut down One Eyed Jack Restaurant and Bar in Kingston after discovering an illegal apartment in its basement, where six individuals were found sleeping. The basement unit featured a living room, bathroom, and laundry facilities, posing significant fire and life safety hazards. Fire officials noted the building was not permitted to have living quarters, and the presence of sleeping individuals in the basement would have hindered firefighters’ response in an emergency.

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