closed #118918
Unsafe Buildings
805 S Rogers ST
- Case Date:
- 8/8/1997
Masonry pillars supporting roof and second floor balcony have recently shifted and are leaning.
Masonry pillars supporting roof and second floor balcony have recently shifted and are leaning.
Ms. Foster reports that the structure (garage) located at the NW corner of Maple and Smith is not sealed and the roof on the garage is falling in. Small children are playing inside the garage. She is afraid that someone will get hurt.
Garage/shed type structure with roof falling in, has two large metal doors. One of the metal doors is coming off the hinges and Ms. Worley is concerned that the wind will blow the door off and into the street possibly hurting someone. She also noted that the owner does not live there.
Unsafe structure at rear of this property.
(Not sure if address correct) Gate at Public Transit lot where buses pull in is broken. Said children get in there after hours to play in sand & on equipment. Residents & parents of children living in neighborhood are concerned for children's safety. Would like gate repaired ASAP.
Officer Coleman (BPD) reports house in total disrepair & unasfe. Floor buckling up in living room. Walls falling in, ceilings falling, bad roof, wet caprpets, pans sitting everywhere w/awter in them, lights on & nobody home. Owner has been gone for 4 months (possibly out West - BPD dispatch has more info) Door is open on left side of house leading to garage.
PER MONROE CTY BLDG: ALLEY BEHIND 348 S GRANT; HUGE GARAGE IN WHICH THEY HAVE A HOLE IN THE NORTH WALL USING AS A CHIMNEY FLUE (SMOKE HOLE). SMOKE GOING INTO NEIGHBORS' HOUSES.
Unsecured home; possible evidence of homeless use, and drug use.
Ms Evans said that the building has been vacant for 6 years. The roof has caved in and there is a terrible gas/septic smell.