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Cleveland orders abatement for two vacant, deteriorated structures; third property already demolished
Summary
The Cleveland City Council voted to abate two substandard structures — 213 South Fenner and 217 South Washington — after city inspections found severe fire- and water-related damage and public-safety hazards. A separate property at 634 Easy Street was reported in compliance after the owner demolished the structure.
The Cleveland City Council voted to order the abatement of two vacant, deteriorated structures and noted one other property had already been demolished by its owner.
At a council meeting in February, city code staff presented findings from the zoning board of adjustments recommending abatement for 213 South Fenner Avenue and 217 South Washington Street because inspectors found severe structural deterioration, open access to the public, large accumulations of debris and other conditions that pose public-health and safety risks. City staff said notices were sent by certified mail and posted as required by the city’s substandard-structure ordinance.
The recommendation for 213 South Fenner, a single-family residence owned by Ashley Cole, cited fire damage, torn roofing, widespread water damage to wood decking…
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