Seniors and tenants tell council of mold, infestations and management problems at Wilmington high-rises; council pledges follow-up

Dozens of residents of senior high-rise and other multiunit buildings described persistent mold, bed‑bug infestations, rodents, inadequate maintenance, alleged retaliatory behavior by management and gaps in security during a March 19 Health, Environmental, Aging and Disabilities Committee meeting.

Public commenters named specific properties and described repeated problems. Shanae Purnell, who identified herself as living in a Wilmington Housing Authority building at Crestview, told the committee she sees “mushrooms growing out the walls” and said L&I (Licenses and Inspections) had visited but the conditions persisted. “Nobody should have to live like that,” Purnell said.

Other residents described similar problems at Luther Towers II, Parkview Apartments and King Plaza. Marjorie Lambert said management at Luther Towers II treats residents with disrespect, cited damaged and stolen belongings after…