Unsafe Buildings
914 W 3rd ST
- Case Date:
- 5/30/2025
Caller to HAND reporting unsafe conditions & activity taking place in vacant house and shed that have been ongoing for at least two years. In addition to overgrown grass, that a Compliance Officer has been addressing/issuing citations for, there are people accessing the abandoned shed & vehicle leaving needles in the yard. She is concerned for the neighborhood children, her own safety when trying to run people off and the effect the problem is having on the adjacent properties. Provided info on how to file a uReport & upload pictures.
- Case Date:
- 5/27/2025
Trying to find way to reply to our previous report. The only way possible is to create a new one ... This is about UReports concerning RE: #202909 Thank you for the people who looked into this for us - Rob Council replied "Exterior inspection has been conducted on property. Does not meet unsafe threshold" How can this be if there is no longer yard fencing on South side of pool? Pool water is green, cover is off, complete access into yard to pool by alley (There used to be a garage that fell down and was removed before sale) Isn't there a City safety ordinance about pools? Ex. "In Bloomington, Indiana, an ordinance requires fences around swimming pools and other water-filled excavations. Specifically, Ordinance 17-19 amended Section 14.36.160 to align pool fencing requirements with the Indiana Administrative Code. This means that swimming pools and other water-filled excavations must have a fence at least 4 feet high that completely surrounds the pool area.
Elaboration:
Ordinance 17-19:
This ordinance amended Section 14.36.160, which previously required fences around all bodies of water with a depth exceeding 36 inches. Now, the ordinance primarily focuses on swimming pools and their fencing requirements, aligning with the Indiana Administrative Code.
Fencing Requirements:
The Indiana Residential Code (R326.27.3) outlines specific requirements for pool fencing:
Walls or fences at least 4 feet high, completely surrounding the pool and deck.
Self-closing and latching gates and doors, capable of being locked.
Alternative means, deemed impenetrable by the enforcing authority, can be used instead of traditional fences.
A combination of the above options is also allowed.
A power safety pool cover can be used as an alternative, provided it connects continuously to the deck and requires a key or other secure mechanism to operate.
Violation:
Violating the ordinance is considered a misdemeanor, according to Section 14.36.170."
Unsafe Buildings
111 S Jefferson ST
- Case Date:
- 4/1/2025
House is unsecured and falling apart. No one appears to live there.
Unsafe Buildings
1100 N Walnut Grove St
- Case Date:
- 4/1/2025
Windows in all dorm rooms across IU are bolted shut and I can't see how this is anything less than a major fire safety hazard.
Unsafe Buildings
510 S Park Ridge RD
- Case Date:
- 3/31/2025
The gutters and siding of the building are loose and falling off many building. The 545 South Park ridge building is completely unattached from the building causing a 3 story tall drainpipe to swing in slight wind. This is a hazard for anyone walking near the building as it could fall or fly off at any moment. Several other buildings have broken siding that causes nails to fall across the sidewalk and parking lots. This is a hazard!!!!
Unsafe Buildings
300 E 11th ST
- Case Date:
- 3/29/2025
A part of the old stone retaining wall on the Lincoln side of this lot is just about to collapse. It looks like it's leaning at a 46 degree angle. If anyone is sitting on it or just walking by when it does fall, someone is going to get sued.
Unsafe Buildings
2503 S Camden DR
- Case Date:
- 3/24/2025
There are homeless people living in makeshift structures in the backyard of this property. There is trash everywhere. There are vehicles everywhere. This needed to be addressed immediately. I don't know if the home is abandoned or what is going on. You can see all of this from the b line trail.
Unsafe Buildings
821 W 1st ST
- Case Date:
- 3/6/2025
Glass front porch door hanging off hinges and is potential projectile with high winds/storms. Also porch roof has many loose shingles and gutters are hanging- again potential projectiles to nearby houses, businesses, street and pedestrians.
Unsafe Buildings
500 S Park Ridge RD
- Case Date:
- 3/5/2025
Lots of damaged and broken siding also rotten widow trim, building 16 along the parking lot
Unsafe Buildings
500 S Park Ridge RD
- Case Date:
- 3/5/2025
Several building have nails falling out of the siding along with rotten soffit and no gutters.