Wrecking Cincinnati, 3/31/08

3161 Reading Rd, Avondale
Commercial

DOB: Unknown
Died: March 2008
Cause of death: Illegal framing, electric and plumbing, missing flooring and floor joists, and failing gutters and downspouts. The City condemned the structure in December 2006. During 2007, architects were hired and plan was proposed to rehabilitate the building's 14 apartment units. It was eventually declared a public nuisance in August 2007. The City razed the building, and a criminal case on the code violations is currently in court.