Commission upholds repair order for vacant home at 1110 North English Street, inspector cites foundation and roof problems

The Greensboro City Housing Commission on May 20, 2026 voted to uphold an inspector’s order to repair the property at 1110 North English Street after code compliance staff documented foundation problems, roof leaks and multiple interior violations.

Inspector Brian Scarfina, who inspected the property after taking over the case in January, told the commission the house has "some foundation problems," patchwork shingles, evidence of interior leaking and several interior code violations. Scarfina estimated the cost to repair the property at $22,542 and said the property is currently vacant.

Staff told the commission the owner has been in and out of the hospital and could not attend the hearing; a contractor has contacted the inspector indicating the owner is seeking bids. Commissioners asked whether there were steps in place to enable repairs; Scarfina said the owner had not yet engaged a contractor but was beginning to look for one.

After the public comment period closed, the commission moved, seconded and voted to uphold the inspector’s order to repair for case 25003790, finding the structure dangerous and unfit for human habitation under Greensboro's minimum-housing standards. The commission recorded the decision on the record and set the standard repair timeline that accompanies an ordinance to repair.

Next steps: staff will monitor repair progress and contractor engagement; if repairs are not completed within the ordinance timeline staff will return the matter to the commission for further action.