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Richmond Housing Authority outlines repairs, timelines for 33 vacant units at Nystrom Village
Summary
The Richmond Housing Authority reported at its Jan. 16 meeting that 33 units at Nystrom Village remain vacant, identifying extensive fire and structural damage to several units and outlining a renovation schedule that relies on in‑house crews plus contracted trades.
The Richmond Housing Authority reported at its Jan. 16 special meeting that 33 units at Nystrom Village remain vacant, five with extensive fire damage and two with structural issues, and staff outlined a renovation plan driven by unit condition and contractor availability.
In a director’s report, RHA staff said the authority is prioritizing renovations by vacancy length and aims to complete roughly two unit renovations per month with a two-person in‑house team; more complex work will be contracted out and some units may take about 60 days to renovate once work begins. The report noted missing electrical breaker components, wiring pulled from walls, roof-leak indicators in kitchen ceilings, and extensive copper and plumbing theft in previously vacant units.
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