closed #186837
Blocked Sidewalk
1110 E Atwater AVE
- Case Date:
- 1/22/2024
No snow removal on sidewalk
No snow removal on sidewalk
There are several reports regarding the unusable state of several sidewalks in this area, all of which are the responsibility of The Fields Apartments to maintain. However they are clearly choosing to ignore any citations regarding blocked, overgrown, or damaged sidewalks. Please consider following up with their management and reminding them of their responsibilities.
This property has accumulated months of trash in front of the residence, from bags of personal trash to full tires. They do not appear to receive city trash removal services and this accumulation of trash bags and random debris is a violation of Bloomington Trash and Recycling ordinance: "Accumulated trash is unsanitary and attracts rats and other animals. Properties with accumulations of trash or scattered litter or debris may be issued a Notice of Violation with fines of up to $150." This attracts pests and is a detriment to the health and safety of the neighborhood.
We had to move due to our rental, not having heat or running water. The hot water heater went out, as well as the heater. Landlord refused to fix. The landlord was notified, and the response was for us to fix it.
Community violations of the following Title 16 - RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNIT AND LODGING ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION PROGRAM[1]: 16.04.060 - Interior structure. 16.04.080 - Rubbish and garbage. 16.04.090 - Extermination/pest control. 16.05.010 - Compliance with local and state laws.
Homeless encampments all along the Rail Trail are covering the natural area in garbage and poisoning the creek with waste.
There are on average 6-7 cars parked in the grass and drive. There are piles of trash surrounding the trashcans in the front. They've made a DIY fence made of baby gates, random fences and items they've found. From what I understand they do not rent, but are possibly past an eviction notice. It's possible there is no running water so where are all these people going to the bathroom or water? There are dogs on the property. How are they getting water? The building is falling apart. The city needs to step in and help the owner with this situation. There have been multiple reports on this property, animal control has been at the property regularly.
Trash continues to accumulate outside trash containers on the property and blow into street and neighborhood. Accumulation of trash bags and random debris is a violation of Bloomington Trash and Recycling ordinance: "Accumulated trash is unsanitary and attracts rats and other animals. Properties with accumulations of trash or scattered litter or debris may be issued a Notice of Violation with fines of up to $150."
Over grown weeds in yard. Can’t see if anyone is walking on the sidewalk if entering walker street. Been that way for years. For the pedestrian safety the weeds need taken down
Pretty confident there is a person living in an old van on the property in the driveway. Is that legal? People are coming and going all day long. Cars parked in the yard. Trash everywhere.