Friday, December 15, 2017
Neighborhood note
The vacant apt at 4001 W Crown is still for sale. The realtor is having trouble keeping up with the increasing vandalism.
I've been passing by the building every morning since I started my regular walk routine in 2011. I've occasionally seen footprints in the snow, but never any actual occupants ... until today. Looked like a young male and female. Came out and closed the door and started walking down the street just like proper residents.
When squatters act like residents, you know things are declining fast.
Later thought: Boarding all the windows and leaving one door unsealed = security FOR squatters. They can occupy one of the first-floor apts, use battery or propane lights and heaters, and nobody can see their activities.
Jan 21, 2018: Still no sale. Squatters are getting braver, occupying one of the second-floor apts with a broken window, putting up plastic "curtains" over the window.
Jan 24: SOLD!
Labels: Heimatkunde
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