Unsafe Buildings
609 W Ralston DR
- Case Date:
- 4/9/2026
-This house/property has been unoccupied for the ENTIRE ~20 years that I have lived on the adjacent property at 2618 S Milton Dr.
-The house is deteriorating. No maintenance has been done to the house for ~10 years.
-The garage, as you can see from the pic, is dilapidated and likely on the verge of collapsing.
-The back yard has been growing wild/is with no maintenance for ~10 years, with a large portion being a thicket of Locust and other small trees.
-There are very large Silver Maple trees that are a significant hazard to neighboring properties.
-The garage, area under the decaying deck, etc. are almost certainly providing shelter for rats, racoons, skunks, groundhogs, etc.
The blight seen here is unacceptable in Broadview which has become more a very nice, presentable neighborhood in the 20 years I have lived here.
Unsafe Buildings
1229 W 12th ST
- Case Date:
- 4/7/2026
1229 W 12th
Request for Collaborative HAND Walkthrough
I am writing to share a very positive update regarding my health-based relocation to 1229 West 12th St. I want to start by giving a huge shout-out to the BHA team. Janice, Mike, and Chase have been so helpful. I am fully aware that the authority is short-staffed right now, and I am so grateful for the hard work they’ve put into getting this unit ready for me, including the brand-new vanity, the new door, and the recent ozone treatment.
Positive Progress & Shared Goals:
The BHA maintenance team has already knocked out some big items! They replaced the bathroom door and cabinet, which were showing some age-related decay, and they even swapped out a rusted light fixture and the old washing machine drip pans. It’s clear they want this to be a great home for me, and I am just as excited to be a great, long-term tenant who keeps this place in "tip-top" shape.
A Friendly Suggestion for the "Finish Line:"
Since this move was specifically planned to help with some respiratory sensitivities, I would love to suggest a quick collaborative walkthrough with a HAND inspector before I bring in my final furniture and fabrics. I think having that extra set of professional eyes would be a wonderful way to "wrap up" the great work BHA has started and ensure we’ve addressed the root causes of some lingering items:
The Bathroom Floor: Since the previous vanity and door were bulging from old moisture, and there’s a slight "sink" in the floor transition, a quick check would ensure the subfloor is solid for the long run.
Plumbing & Drainage: I’ve noticed a bit of "sludge" and slow draining in the shower. Having this cleared now would prevent a maintenance call-back later!
The Washing Machine: While the new drip pans are great, the washer itself is still leaking a bit from the lid. A quick look could determine if a replacement would better protect the BHA’s new flooring.
Air & Surface Refresh: I’ve noticed a bit of a sticky residue on the windows and blinds. A final "health check" on the air and ventilation (especially the bathroom fan) would give us all total peace of mind that the air is perfectly clear for my move-in.
Moving Forward Together
I am currently balancing a full-time job and coordinating move-in help from friends, so I’m eager to get settled as soon as we cross these last few items off the list!
I truly appreciate the BHA’s partnership in this transition. I believe a quick HAND sign-off is the best way to support the BHA’s hard work, protect the City’s property, and make sure my new home is healthy and ready for years to come.
Unsafe Buildings
918 N Lindbergh DR
- Case Date:
- 4/3/2026
Despite the BHA making multiple efforts to ask the resident in 918 to stop allowing multiple guests to chainsmoke cigarettes and other "combustible materials" given that this is a non-smoking building, I have a documented medical issue, and the presence of oxygen tanks, the resident in 918 continues to allow guests to smoke. The office offered to transfer me to a different unit, but upon receiving the key after signing the lease, the unit had serious water damage and heavy mold. I am not able to move into the new unit until those issues are addressed. Resident in 918 continues to allow smoking day and night, high foot traffic, and sits with his door open all day waiting for me to come and go so he can make comments to try to get a reaction out of me in retaliation for the previous report. This is a follow-up to that previous report. Thank you.b
- Case Date:
- 3/31/2026
Hello City of Bloomington, This is Froozan I think you may know the girl who was coursed from early age and since she came to this city. Please help me stop IU and IUH who is doing politics on us brown people and pushing us to hurt each other and family. they keep me up at night and try to make me talk so they can use me for politics. I am single brown women who is trying to work and to stand on my own but this town is not letting me they keep pushing me to go up on politics without talking to me they only do it by signs and cars which is so overwhelming on me and scary and lonely I cannot talk about it to anyone because they call me I am crazy and that I should go on medication ( I am not crazy) they do it on pourpes so they can keep me sad and crazy it feels so lonely that I want to leave this town and country but I know they will find me and I am also a mother first and no I am not suicidal but they make me one... please make them stop please make them stop both of them Democrats and Republicans They are both doing bad things to me and keep pushing us to go up which I don't understand what is UP means in this town. I don't want to go up I don't have proper education or a college degree for politics please have the people who already work for politics and getting pay for it to do it please stop them to make us do it it is a lie and they keep pushing us to hurt our family but its a big fat lie they are manipulating us so they can control us by saying ( ho you hurt this person now you have to do more hurting) please please don't make me lose hope in this town. thank you.
Unsafe Buildings
1835 S Oakdale Dr
- Case Date:
- 3/27/2026
the gutter above my front door has been hanging off the building for weeks and my landlord has yet to fix it. it has been dropping nails and causes water to flood my entrance. the issue continues to worsen each day. it’s a large gutter and i’m afraid it could fall and hurt myself or my neighbors.
Unsafe Buildings
1835 S Oakdale Dr
- Case Date:
- 3/27/2026
the gutter above my front door has been hanging off the building for weeks and my landlord has yet to fix it. it has been dropping nails and causes water to flood my entrance. the issue continues to worsen each day. it’s a large gutter and i’m afraid it could fall and hurt myself or my neighbors.
Unsafe Buildings
1026 W Kirkwood AVE
- Case Date:
- 3/15/2026
The owner of this building has, for more than a year, failed to maintain this building in a sanitary condition. When we had high winds on March 15, 2026, I discovered materials blown into my lawn that contained what looked to have asbestos in it. The property owner has also left his property to accumulate mold and an obscene amount of trash and fails to do basic upkeep without me filing reports with the City. At some points I believe I’ve seen rodents on the property. This is beyond just annoying and ugly; it’s actually hazardous to our neighbors’ health.
Unsafe Buildings
303 N Pete Ellis DR
- Case Date:
- 3/9/2026
ATTENTION - YEARS LONG BED BUG INFESTATION, ELDER AND DISABLED CONCERNS. I am reporting serious and ongoing concerns at Cambridge Square Apartments, 303 N Pete Ellis Dr. Residents—many of whom are elderly or disabled and therefore federally protected under fair housing and disability laws—have been living with a bed bug infestation that has persisted for approximately four years despite repeated complaints to management and prior reports to authorities. Tenants report frequent pesticide applications that have failed to resolve the infestation and appear inconsistent with proper integrated pest management practices recommended for residential complexes. Many residents are physically unable to meet the extensive preparation requirements demanded by pest control companies, such as moving heavy furniture or discarding belongings, yet some report being pressured or threatened with lease violations or eviction if they do not dispose of expensive personal items they cannot afford to replace. There are also reports of tenant belongings being removed or discarded without clear consent during pest control procedures, creating financial and emotional hardship for vulnerable residents. Multiple tenants describe an atmosphere of fear and intimidation associated with property manager Diane Cook and the management practices of Glick, the corporate owner, where residents feel discouraged from reporting legitimate health and safety concerns due to fear of retaliation. Family members attempting to advocate for elderly or disabled tenants report being misinformed or dismissed by management. Prior concerns have also been reported to the city regarding the use of chemicals not appropriate for residential settings, and residents continue to report repeated pesticide exposure without resolution of the infestation. Many tenants require reasonable accommodation due to age or disability but report receiving little meaningful assistance from management in preparing their units for treatment, as required under federal housing protections. These residents are federally protected individuals, and the conditions described represent a serious concern for public health, tenant safety, and civil rights. We respectfully request that the city conduct an immediate investigation into the infestation, pest control practices, property management conduct, and potential intimidation or retaliation against tenants so that these residents can live in safe and dignified housing without fear of punishment for reporting legitimate concerns.
Unsafe Buildings
618 N Madison St
- Case Date:
- 3/9/2026
City park bench broken and hazardous. In the plaza by OT987 (10TH St b/w Morton and N Madison)
Unsafe Buildings
918 N Lindbergh DR
- Case Date:
- 3/7/2026
I am filing this report to provide supplemental, formal documentation of ongoing health and safety hazards coming from the unit at 918 N Lindbergh Dr. I want to state that the Bloomington Housing Authority (BHA) usually does a good job, and I appreciate their efforts. I have already spoken with them and they are investigating. However, I understand the process can take time. Since these problems have been ongoing for approximately one month, I am formally documenting these issues to ensure the City has a record of the situation while it is being addressed. 1. Violation of No-Smoking Policy and Fire/Explosion Risk: As this is a government-regulated building, the lease strictly prohibits smoking inside. Per policy, any smoking must occur at least 25 feet away from the building/doors. For about a month, there has been a persistent cycle of smoking tobacco and other combustible materials occurring within downstairs units, primarily originating from Unit 918 and potentially other units downstairs. This occurs in a unit where medical oxygen tanks are present, representing a significant fire and explosion risk to all residents. 2. Severe Health Impact & Insomnia: Heavy tobacco and non-tobacco odors originate from the downstairs area and float up into the upstairs apartments, causing chronic insomnia and physical distress, including dry mouth, dry throat, coughing, and dry heaving at night. This environment is impacting the health of neighboring residents including those with established medical accommodations who are experiencing nausea and a loss of appetite. I am providing this record specifically to protect myself and my neighbors from being unfairly held liable for property odors, fines for cigarette butts, or damage originating from the downstairs units. 3. Property Maintenance and Sanitation: Despite my efforts to regularly clean up cigarette ashes and butts to maintain the area, they reappear daily and are now becoming soggy in the ground. When I politely asked the residents to stop leaving cigarette butts and ashes on my doormat, they claimed they "could do nothing about the wind," showing a total disregard for the property's cleanliness and my personal entryway. 4. Safety, Harassment, and Guest Conduct: I have attempted to resolve this in a neighborly way. When I asked the individuals to please move outside and then to please move away from my door, they immediately began shouting and using extreme verbal hostility and gendered slurs. During this confrontation, I was told that I "had no rights," that the area was "public property where people could do whatever they wanted," and was told to "call the cops then" as they stood less than 5 ft from my door on the patio. The resident of Unit 918 was present and stated he had no control over his guests' behavior while they were shouting at me. Because the resident refuses to take responsibility for the conduct of his visitors and the environment has become verbally abusive, I no longer feel safe having any direct contact with that unit. Purpose of Report: This statement is for formal record-keeping. I want to ensure the City has a documented history of these environmental, safety, and harassment concerns to protect the health and lease standing of all neighboring residents. I appreciate the BHA’s ongoing work and submit this to support a safe, compliant living environment.