closed #205233
Unsafe Buildings
708 S Adams ST
- Case Date:
- 8/24/2025
Looks like an abandoned house. Can’t barley see the house got all the over grown vegetation
Looks like an abandoned house. Can’t barley see the house got all the over grown vegetation
It appears owners built new out-buildings in the back of their property within the last year. Are these up to code? This property also has a lot of garbage and equipment strewn about the yard (vending machines, etc).
The rear retaining wall of 705 w 13th Street is a hazard as it is soon to fall like the other piece of retaining wall that fell off. Please address this hazard that is seen every day by us dog walkers using the public ROW in the alley. That large piece of limestone could fall any second and land on something or someone and it is unfair that property owners are not held accountable for maintaining their property. This rental property was inspected recently, and even with hazardous sidewalks on property as well as hazardous retaining walls, it was approved as safe for being a rental. Nope. It is not safe.
Entered by Sean. Property located at 704 1-2 W. Country Club are open and appeared forced open. Trash still remains on the property.
Caller says there is a building that the brick facade is bowing and pulling loosse from the structure. Believes they have a temporary fix on the issue, but is concerned about safety. WOuld like an inspector to look at it and maybe contact Colonial Crest.
No electricity and no water.
I took this iPhone photo Friday night, as discreetly as I could, before it got completely dark. I count six vehicles on the grass in the backyard. If you zoom in, you can see the bent metal (above the burgundy car) where the back roof has partially collapsed. There is also a large tree growing through the left side of the collapsed roof (not pictured). This house is uninhabitable. Several neighbors, myself included, believe there is no running water since one of the tenants urinates on the lawn. I’m shocked that the roof hasn’t completely caved in. Someone is going to get hurt if this isn’t addressed and fixed.
Mary Friedman originally emailed the Office of the Mayor January 14th, 2016 complaining that this property had been abandoned for the last 5 years. At that time coyotes were living in the home. However, she emailed again October 19th, 2016, saying the property is now being occupied by a group of homeless people.
Reports to Dorothy Granger by multiple concerned citizens about this property being abandoned. Reports of squatters staying at property.
There are multiple issues. This home is abandoned. The floor in front of the door is missing and someone can fall directly into the basement. Many dead trees and branches on property. The front door and many windows are wide open. Garage doors have been vandalized and sprayed with graffiti. I have many other photos and can send them if needed.