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Lorraine board authorizes emergency barricade for two vacant Reed Avenue buildings
Summary
The City of Lorraine Demolition Board of Appeals voted to authorize barricading two adjoining vacant buildings at 1919 and 1859 Reed Avenue after building officials described extensive vandalism, multiple points of entry and signs of vagrancy. The city said it is concurrently pursuing a larger remediation plan with local and state officials.
The City of Lorraine Demolition Board of Appeals voted Thursday to authorize barricading two connected, vacant properties at 1919 and 1859 Reed Avenue to prevent further unauthorized entry and reduce public-safety risks. The board took the action after building department staff described broken windows, interior vandalism, trash, and signs of vagrancy.
City building-department staff presented photos showing broken windows and interior degradation and said the department is requesting a secondary order to barricade the properties. The presentation noted the properties are vacant, listed to owner Hoa Tron, and carry significant unpaid taxes ($271,449.67…
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