Wrecking Cincinnati, 7/10/07

RIP: 4668 North Edgewood Avenue, Spring Grove Village
Single-family

DOB: Circa 1900
Died: June 2007
Cause of death: After a prolonged illness of several years, succumbed to a failing foundation and an ill front porch that was home to large animals (possibly raccoons). The owner failed to show up for pre-prosecution hearings on the building. It then became the subject of a lawsuit involving the Winton Place Community Council. In March 2007, the City authorized a transfer of funds to the CDBG Receivership Program account for hazard abatement.

RIP: 911 York Street, West End
Single-family

DOB: Unknown, probably 1860-1880
Died: June 2007
Cause of death: Negligent homicide - CMHA indifference. The roof collapsed, windows were missing, and the building was open to the weather. The CMHA never obtained a Vacant Building Maintenance License despite numerous warnings. They demolished the property to eliminate the(ir) problem.

RIP: 221 Stetson Street, Corryville
Single-family

DOB: 1924
Died: July 2007
Cause of death: Homicide. Sacrificed for the Stetson Square project.