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Residents press Northwestern over long-vacant, deteriorating properties near Orrington and Noyes
Summary
Neighbors told the committee that several Northwestern-owned houses in the Orrington–Noyes transition area have sat unused and fallen into disrepair. Northwestern staff said the university is tracking assets and awaiting direction from new leadership; no repair timeline was provided.
Residents raised long-standing concern about Northwestern-owned houses in the Orrington–Noyes transition area, citing damage, rodents and years without occupancy.
"We know are properties that are university properties and they're in disrepair," said Judy Lubin, a resident, listing addresses she said included 629 Haven, 624 Noyes and 626 Colfax. Another resident said she has not seen anyone in one house during the four years she has…
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