Summary
A resident who bought her home a year and a half ago says the long-empty commercial building behind her property on Bourbon Street has brought rats, trespassers and costs she's absorbing herself. Mayor Haskins said the city will send the code officer out immediately and seek demolition if the owner doesn't commit to fixing it up.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could cost the city if it pursues demolition, but ends private pest-control bills for nearby homeowners.
Homeowners near the vacant building, especially the Martin family with grandchildren next door.
The property owner, who now faces code enforcement and possible demolition.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
The long-blighted former Bourbon Street building came up again after a resident said people are loitering there. The owner never met the 2024 terms, and the city will restart demolition proceedings, though the attorney warned the enforcement delay could be a legal issue.
City Council - May 4, 2026
A resident who bought her home a year and a half ago says the long-empty commercial building behind her property on Bourbon Street has brought rats, trespassers and costs she's absorbing herself. Mayor Haskins said the city will send the code officer out immediately and seek demolition if the owner doesn't commit to fixing it up.
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