Unsafe Buildings
934 W Kirkwood AVE
- Case Date:
- 12/7/2022
The owners of this residence are continuing to let this building fall into disrepair and are possibly pursuing a "demolition through neglect". There has been substantial improvement to this structure since I moved within view of this building in March of 2013. This has led to the building becoming a public safety hazard for both the Near Westside and Prospect Hill neighborhoods.
Unsafe Buildings
816 N Grant ST
- Case Date:
- 9/15/2023
Construction going on in back yard. No permit posted in an obvious place. Large excavation done against foundation. No supports in place and pit is dark at night. Drunks could fall in at night.
Unsafe Buildings
3209 E 10th ST BLDG Q
- Case Date:
- 6/29/2024
I’ve had some health problems while staying in my apartment here in fountain park apartments due to black mold and a mice infestation. The black mold was found in my kitchen next to the water heater where it had flooded that year and soaked into the wood and rotted. They sprayed it with something to make it go away but I believe it’s still inside of the walls and other parts of the apartment. I’ve been having breathing problems the entire time I’ve stayed here and have documented it all. The apartment manager had someone do an air test inside and outside of the apartment. I don’t feel safe because of my existing health issues and I barely stay in my apartment. My apartment has flooded many times and according to my neighbor this has happened for years because of poor plumbing.
Unsafe Buildings
319 E 12th ST
- Case Date:
- 11/22/2023
See case #186242. Not as much sewage right now due to tenants being on break this week, but the problem has not been corrected. Once it gets cold and the tenants return, the constant flow of sewage on the sidewalk will create an ice hazard in addition to the already present infection/contamination hazard. Please force property owner to correct the problem ASAP, and at least before winter. If the Planning is allowing him to build more (unneeded) rentals in the neighborhood (e.g., E. Cottage Grove), he should be required to perform at least some upkeep of the ones he is already responsible for.
Unsafe Buildings
305 E 11th ST
- Case Date:
- 3/1/2024
Top course of stone on retaining wall being forced off by progressive yard expansion. One section has already fallen, blocking sidewalk and creating a hazard for pedestrians in the dark.
Unsafe Buildings
300 E 11th ST
- Case Date:
- 5/30/2024
See case #188200. The section of the retaining wall along Lincoln is getting worse and it looks like it could fall any minute. Has anyone actually gone out to look at this? Why wait until it collapses before doing something about it?
Unsafe Buildings
2400 E 8th ST
- Case Date:
- 4/8/2020
At the intersection of Clark and 8th Street, there is a house that the owner has completely filled with old newspapers. Now that the house has no more space he is starting to put newspapers into the front yard. The owner has also put gas containers in front of the building.
I am concerned that this is a big fire hazard.
Unsafe Buildings
213 S Grant ST
- Case Date:
- 9/13/2020
Large (4foot long) rocks collapsed onto sidewalk
Unsafe Buildings
1707 W Gray ST
- Case Date:
- 5/26/2022
Old garage on property. No utilities. Appears to be occupied? Drug activity? Grounds are trashed by occupants.
Unsafe Buildings
1600 W 3rd ST
- Case Date:
- 5/5/2022
I appreciate you mowing so quickly after I called to mow. There is still overgrowth there. Furthermore, I have seen people coming in and out of the empty building that used to be the red cross. I don't think they are supposed to be there. Can you post a sign that says no trespassing? They broke a window within the last week to get in.