This is a complaint and a plea to get something done about 1301 NW 15th Street. Since this property was purchased recently, there have been many problems stemming from this house.
Gang activity, drug activity and many break-ins (3 in one day) that were not a problem before on this street. This stems from the unsupervised kids that stay at the house. They have been seen on the property during the times of the break-ins. I have personally listened to one of them yelling gang affiliations.
There is always at least one utility turned off there (the water was off for at least 3 months). There is/was bird feces inside the house. There has been the stench of sewage coming from the basement. DHS was came out, and nothing was done. The Drug/Gang Hotline was notified and we didn't see any activity change. The Action Center has been helpful. They have towed off old cars, cleaned, and mowed the property. The most response I've had is from Councilwoman Ann Simank, which is still greatly appreciated.
However, this is somewhat of a catch-22. In my current job, I know that liens have been placed on this property, and that it can't be sold until these are paid.
The owner, Angel Coulter, does not live in this house, and when something happens she usually agitates the problem instead of taking care of her property. She has also threatened several people.
In fact, the home at 1313 NW 15th was broken into today for the second time in a week, the cops responded quickly. There was a positive ID made, and then they let him go.
Gang activity, drug activity and many break-ins (3 in one day) that were not a problem before on this street. This stems from the unsupervised kids that stay at the house. They have been seen on the property during the times of the break-ins. I have personally listened to one of them yelling gang affiliations.
There is always at least one utility turned off there (the water was off for at least 3 months). There is/was bird feces inside the house. There has been the stench of sewage coming from the basement. DHS was came out, and nothing was done. The Drug/Gang Hotline was notified and we didn't see any activity change. The Action Center has been helpful. They have towed off old cars, cleaned, and mowed the property. The most response I've had is from Councilwoman Ann Simank, which is still greatly appreciated.
However, this is somewhat of a catch-22. In my current job, I know that liens have been placed on this property, and that it can't be sold until these are paid.
The owner, Angel Coulter, does not live in this house, and when something happens she usually agitates the problem instead of taking care of her property. She has also threatened several people.
In fact, the home at 1313 NW 15th was broken into today for the second time in a week, the cops responded quickly. There was a positive ID made, and then they let him go.
