Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Wrecking Cincinnati, 6/23/10

3735 Borden Street, South Cumminsville
Multi-family
DOB: 1908
Died: September 2009
Cause of death: Damaged porches and downspouts, chimneys needing tuck pointing, rotten gutters and cornice, lack of protective paint. Water service had been shut off.

The building was condemned in March 2008, declared a public nuisance in July 2008, and razed by the City following asbestos abatement.

The elderly owner's daughter claimed that he had been placed in a nursing home and had no money for repairs or a Vacated Building Maintenance Licence. This case may be in criminal status.