Council reviews Douglas Manor relocation, cites 140+ code violations; court date set Oct. 8

Sep 17, 2025

Council and staff described the recent relocation of Douglas Manor tenants, HUDrelocation assistance extended to Oct. 6, roughly 7to 8 residents remain to be permanently rehoused, staff cited more than 140 code violations, and the city has scheduled a court date Oct. 8 to pursue compliance or other remedies.

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Webster Groves City staff and council members on Sept. 16 provided an update on the Douglas Manor housing situation, describing a multi-agency effort to remove residents from unsafe conditions and begin the path to compliance or other remedies for a building with more than 140 code violations.

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