MONROE - The city is getting nervous about four vacant and dilapidated north-side buildings where youngsters have been partying.
"They are locked but they are unsecure," Police Chief Fred Kelley said of the Alphorn Annex buildings at 1451 Mansion Drive. "You can force your way into them by pushing through a wall. It's too easy to get access and they are dangerous."
Neighbors recently reported to police that people were coming and going, Kelley said, and that led to police twice approaching the same group.
"The first time they were warned to stay out and the second time they were either given a citation or referred to juvenile court," he said.
Building inspector Ryan Lindsey was directed by the city's Public Safety Committee on Monday to take action immediately.
The buildings, which are two-story in height and feature eight units each, have seen constant turnover and have most recently owned by Neil Homb for approximately four years, Lindsey said. No contact information for Homb was available.
Lindsey said records indicate the owner has been asked for progress reports by former building inspectors, but there are no indications he has taken steps to remodel the units and bring them up to code for habitation as rentals.
"I have no drawings, no plans, no permits," Lindsey said.
The order from the city will be to either begin remodeling immediately or tear them down, he said.
"They are locked but they are unsecure," Police Chief Fred Kelley said of the Alphorn Annex buildings at 1451 Mansion Drive. "You can force your way into them by pushing through a wall. It's too easy to get access and they are dangerous."
Neighbors recently reported to police that people were coming and going, Kelley said, and that led to police twice approaching the same group.
"The first time they were warned to stay out and the second time they were either given a citation or referred to juvenile court," he said.
Building inspector Ryan Lindsey was directed by the city's Public Safety Committee on Monday to take action immediately.
The buildings, which are two-story in height and feature eight units each, have seen constant turnover and have most recently owned by Neil Homb for approximately four years, Lindsey said. No contact information for Homb was available.
Lindsey said records indicate the owner has been asked for progress reports by former building inspectors, but there are no indications he has taken steps to remodel the units and bring them up to code for habitation as rentals.
"I have no drawings, no plans, no permits," Lindsey said.
The order from the city will be to either begin remodeling immediately or tear them down, he said.