The occupant of any premises shall keep the same in a clean condition,
free from filth, ashes, papers and rubbish.
The abandonment by the owner or the person having control of land situated
in the city of any cesspool, well, dry well, spring or excavation located
on such land that is or in any way may become a hazard to life and limb is
hereby prohibited. If any owner or the person having control of such parcel
of land shall fail or neglect to cover or fill in to the existing grade such
abandoned cesspool, well, dry well, spring or excavation within 24 hours of
the receipt of notice to do so from the Commissioner of Public Works or his
agent, then such Commissioner shall cause such well, dry well, spring or excavation
to be covered or filled in and graded, and the expense so incurred shall be
a lien in favor of the city until paid, and the amount of such expense may
be recovered in an action in the name of the city.