Wrecking Cincinnati, 12/28/07

RIP: 3829 Spring Grove Ave, Northside
Multi-family

DOB: 1900
Died: December 2007
Cause of death: Deteriorating brick work, a failing roof and cornice, severe water damage and a collpasing chimney. The apartment building was condemned in March 2006 and the case eventually went to criminal court. It was finally declared a public nuisance in June following a concentrated code enforcement blitz in the neighborhood. In August the building owner plead no contest and was given a 180-day suspended sentence, a $1,000 fine and one year of probation, during which time he had to bring the building up to code, meaning he is now responsible for paying his fines in addition to the demolition costs.