All articles tagged with #abandoned building
The Austin Fire Department responded to a fire at the abandoned Mug Shots bar on 7th Street in downtown Austin, which was occupied by people experiencing homelessness. The cause of the fire remains undetermined due to structural instability, and nearby streets have been reopened after the fire was extinguished.
Two suspects were arrested for allegedly spray-painting an abandoned high-rise building in downtown Los Angeles, prompting city officials to address the graffiti concerns. The unfinished skyscraper, part of the Oceanwide Plaza development, has been a target for vandals, posing safety risks and creating an eyesore. Councilman Kevin de León plans to introduce a motion directing the city to clean up the defaced skyscraper and its surroundings, as the developers have reportedly run out of money to complete the project.
Taggers vandalized 27 floors of an abandoned luxury high-rise in Downtown Los Angeles, near the Crypto.com arena, with graffiti covering nearly every level of the building. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the incident and working with property management and city representatives to enhance security measures and remove the graffiti. The building, Oceanwide Plaza, has been left unfinished for nearly five years after the Chinese developer behind the project halted construction in 2019.
The City of West Allis in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against Burger King Company, LLC over an abandoned Burger King restaurant that has been vacant for at least six years. The city claims that the deteriorating building constitutes a public nuisance, with broken windows, overgrown grass, and garbage piling up on the property. The lawsuit seeks to compel Burger King to make repairs, demolish the building, or sell it to a new buyer. The city had previously issued a notice of public nuisance to Burger King in May, but the repairs made by the company were deemed superficial and improper. Neighbors are eager to see the building fixed and potentially used for a new restaurant.
A four-alarm fire engulfed an abandoned Kmart building in Northeast Portland, spewing chunky ash across the neighborhood. Firefighters battled the blaze and expressed concerns about embers causing spot fires in the area. The building, known for attracting homeless people, had generated complaints from neighbors. Water supply was a challenge during firefighting efforts due to a lack of nearby hydrants. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and there are no known injuries. The building was slated for demolition to make way for a concrete freight warehouse, which has faced opposition from clean-air advocates and community members.
The Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea, is an abandoned skyscraper that has never hosted a single guest. Construction on the "Hotel of Doom" began in 1987 but was halted due to economic troubles in North Korea. Despite ongoing construction and attempts to revive the project, the hotel remains unfinished. It has become a subject of international fascination and serves as a backdrop for propaganda messages and performances. The cost of finishing the building is estimated to be around 5% of North Korea's entire GDP.
The Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea, is an abandoned skyscraper that has never hosted a single guest. Construction on the "Hotel of Doom" began in 1987 but was halted due to economic troubles in North Korea. Despite ongoing construction and attempts to revive the project, the hotel remains unfinished. It has become a subject of international fascination and serves as a backdrop for propaganda messages and performances. The cost of finishing the building is estimated to be around 5% of North Korea's entire GDP.
A former tavern in Portland, which had been taken over by squatters for over a year, went up in flames. The property owners had filed a demolition permit in February, but were still waiting for city approval. Firefighters had responded to eight fires at the location within the past year. There were no reported injuries, and the fire did not spread to any neighboring homes or buildings. At least five abandoned buildings have been the site of serious fires this year in Portland.