closed #37362
Unsafe Buildings
934 W Kirkwood AVE
- Case Date:
- 4/16/2004
house on NE corner of 5th & Elm; white house; chimney is falling in
house on NE corner of 5th & Elm; white house; chimney is falling in
Roof has fallen in, homeless living in house, open structure.
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.
Landlord does not keep retaining wall or vegetation off of sidewalk, making passage difficult for wheelchairs and baby strollers.
vacant, gutters falling off, porch falling down, and shingles coming off.
house appears to be listing, looks like in danger of collapse
Overturned shed in back yard.
Overturned shed in back yard.
Building has broken windows in back, door easily pushed in in back, attractive to homeless
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.