Commission affirms continuous enforcement order for 310 North Eighteenth as owner pledges repairs

The Unsafe Building Commission on Tuesday affirmed a continuous repair-or-remove order for 310 North Eighteenth Street after staff presented evidence of long-term disrepair and recent repair activity. Staff showed photographs dating from 2023 through 2025 depicting collapsed chimney, roof holes, missing and broken windows, water damage and interior deterioration. The file includes notices dating to November 7, 2023, and fines issued during 2024. Commissioners were shown more recent photos and staff said the property owner has begun installing new windows, fascia and other exterior repairs. Staff asked the commission to affirm the submitted order so enforcement authority remains in place if repairs stop. Property owner Juan Santos told the commission the plan is to continue with roof repairs and then complete siding and finish work; he said he has been working with enforcement staff. The commission adopted the enforcement authority’s findings, affirmed the order to become a continuous enforcement order and told Santos to remain in contact with Mr. Henry. The commission noted that an owner who wishes to appeal has 10 days from the order to file with the Wayne Circuit or Superior Court, as staff explained during the meeting. No specific deadlines for completion were recorded in the minutes beyond the direction that the owner communicate repair timelines to enforcement staff and that staff will monitor ongoing work.