Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Wrecking Cincinnati, 7/21/10

2140 Staebler Street, Lower Price Hill
Two-family
DOB: 1870-1890
Died: July 2009
Cause of death: Defective roof, chimney, side porch, cornice, gutters and downspouts; loose brick; missing and broken windows; and lack of protective paint. Located adjacent to Oyler School, the building owner was cited for drug and prostitution activity in the vacant property three years ago.

The building was condemned in September 2008, declared a public nuisance in December 2008, and razed by the City.

A criminal case was filed against the owner in August 2008, but has not proceeded.