Abandoned residential property has deteriorated significantly over two years. Collapsed porch roof, rodent infestation reported, and safety hazard for pedestrians and nearby school children. Code enforcement has issued notices but owner has not complied.
Resident asks:
Force property owner to secure and maintain the building, or pursue condemnation if necessary
Borough enforcement officers (code, zoning, police, public works) can act.
New
Issue created
5/14/2026, 5:43:37 PM
Triaged
Code enforcement matter, borough has authority
5/14/2026, 5:43:37 PM
Under Borough Review
Assigned to code enforcement officer Patterson for follow-up on existing violations
5/14/2026, 5:43:37 PM
The issue concerns the blighted property located at 312 Maple Avenue, which has significantly deteriorated over the past two years, presenting safety hazards due to a collapsed porch roof and reported rodent infestation. As of now, the property is under borough review, with a timeline indicating that code enforcement has issued two violation notices to the owner, who has not complied. A complaint has been filed with the district magistrate, and a hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2026. If the owner fails to appear or take corrective action, the borough plans to pursue additional legal remedies, including potential condemnation proceedings.
Code enforcement has issued two violation notices to the property owner at 312 Maple Avenue (December 2025 and March 2026). The owner has not responded or taken corrective action. We have filed a complaint with the district magistrate and a hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2026. If the owner fails to appear or comply, the borough will pursue additional legal remedies including potential condemnation proceedings.
5/14/2026, 5:43:37 PM
Photo showing collapsed porch roof at 312 Maple Avenue, taken April 2026
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