Vacant Property, Lead, and Crime July 19, 2017 Ayonna Blue Donald, Interim Director Department of Building and Housing

Overview The City of Cleveland is committed to improving the housing stock Addressing vacant, abandoned, and nuisance properties through violations, prosecutions, code compliance, and demolition Preventing further deterioration of structures by boarding openings Rental Inspection Unit registering and inspecting rental units Neighborhood Transformation Initiative

290 non-residential buildings 7,513 residential buildings Vacant and Distressed Estimate: Emergency Vacant Property Inspection Initiative 2012-13 (EVPII) In 2012, Mayor Jackson directed Building & Housing to survey the entire City for vacant, distressed structures and inspect those structures. The survey identified 8,362 structures. 198 mixed use buildings All general retail with walk up apartments 290 non-residential buildings Commercial or industrial with no residential units 7,513 residential buildings One, two, and three family houses, and any apartments with no other commercial element, such as retail 361 buildings not classified

Thriving Communities Institute Survey 2015 Thriving Communities Institute (TCI) surveyed all structures and lots in Cleveland during summer 2015. TCI identified 3,809 residential structures that were vacant and rated a D or F. There were 1,437 condemned residential structures that TCI rated A, B, or C based on the exterior conditions. Adding the 1,437 condemned, residential structures to the 3,809 vacant, residential structures rated D or F brings the total vacant, distressed residential structures to 5,246.

TCI Follow-Up 3,809 D and F: 1,437 A, B, and C condemned: 64 in condemnation process 1,572 condemned 650 demolished 15 rehab 343 passed by Vacant Property Unit (VPU) Finishing the survey this year 1,437 A, B, and C condemned: 237 demolished 57 rehab

Board-Ups

Board-Up Actions by Ward 2015 and 2016 238 214 2 407 307 3 83 72 4 462 271 5 159 151 6 210 182 7 230 197 8 117 132 9 321 325 10 288 382 11 53 56 12 266 215 13 37 24 14 222 15 135 124 16 40 41 17 TOTAL 3,274 2,820

Board-Up Actions by Year 2006 3,716 2007 4,706 2008 6,405 2009 4,865 2010 3,934 2011 4,164 2012 4,854 2013 4,102 2014 3,580 2015 3,274 2016 2,820 2017 1,447

Violation Notices

Violation Notices by Year and Ward 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 TOTAL 1 293 272 238 189 237 362 125 103 109 1928 2 563 448 404 438 690 138 74 3268 3 241 239 164 538 783 619 928 917 880 5309 4 268 187 608 222 394 307 143 120 130 2379 5 259 375 313 366 385 224 233 197 229 2581 6 320 271 600 389 611 412 363 444 3678 7 116 277 294 267 201 334 254 255 2410 8 348 214 170 284 430 359 194 193 2431 9 282 226 336 209 470 247 134 154 2272 10 353 302 299 263 275 2495 11 262 266 230 264 192 158 202 160 2036 12 301 274 672 415 857 136 186 173 3238 13 244 527 1050 397 369 225 223 206 3455 14 118 350 308 169 177 260 2122 15 204 219 279 243 203 176 2031 16 185 231 276 290 2331 17 288 205 240 161 221 174 1941 18 236 248 315 253 1611 19 250 246 84 159 122 93 954 20 265 509 21 46 5699 5404 6882 5800 7745 5187 4320 4228 3890 49155

Condemnation Notices

Condemnation Notices by Year and Ward 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 TOTAL 1 27 46 50 63 66 118 244 57 65 114 850 2 152 117 135 172 201 532 161 122 150 109 1851 3 53 69 96 39 13 52 14 36 28 439 4 106 101 436 94 292 162 305 139 1797 5 202 213 276 199 246 56 82 76 1554 6 151 195 89 379 146 387 81 153 1776 7 61 166 339 84 90 72 1305 8 132 214 98 240 142 99 1276 9 233 200 137 178 83 322 92 173 1626 10 221 181 123 119 133 264 54 108 239 1577 11 121 78 55 25 15 760 12 279 217 160 131 263 680 1979 60 71 23 29 17 332 110 31 68 116 124 97 44 768 20 26 629 16 38 32 302 143 126 75 562 18 58 224 19 21 2159 2113 1812 2299 1856 4122 1608 1019 1461 1337 19786

Demolitions

Demolitions Since Mayor Jackson Became Mayor January 1, 2006 (Current Ward Boundaries) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016   Total Ward 2017 1 20 22 43 30 10 32 41 31 14 274 2 27 99 77 146 108 46 82 159 45 35 68 60 952 3 16 53 40 49 28 42 5 325 4 8 67 95 166 54 83 118 23 37 837 21 90 196 248 89 48 7 866 6 130 207 223 156 70 85 17 1166 124 86 66 69 603 13 84 52 33 440 9 115 96 234 153 56 65 963 123 160 26 64 862 11 15 24 12 55 152 97 76 71 733 92 72 518 61 51 25 333 225 1,130 1,708 606 758 1,087 271 491 450 320 9,128 Reducing concentrated vacancy Crimes near vacant properties, other lots Length of time condemned, times boarded

Demolition Expenditures by Year 2006-2016 Total 2006 $1,889,997.00 2007 $6,271,248.85 2008 $9,123,821.85 2009 $11,304,492.00 2010 $7,201,296.12 2011 $6,438,587.79 2012 $6,984,183.37 2013 $9,664,920.75 2014 $1,151,518.26 2015 $3,557,459.71 2016 $4,755,186.30 $68,342,712.00

Rental Inspection Unit

Rental Inspection: Purpose The Rental Inspection Program’s purpose is to ensure that rental housing units are safe and healthy for all residents—particularly children— through a proactive inspection program and interdepartmental cooperation.

Rental Registration: Purpose The Rental Inspection Program’s registration purpose is to obtain the property owner’s name and contact information for all residential rental units in Cleveland. Building & Housing will use this information to contact the owner during an emergency or to schedule a periodic rental inspection.

B&H Interior Complaints Craigslist Rental Scraper REGISTRATION Increase Rental Registration to Drive Inspections & Compliance Registered Units (Paid) Total Documented Units 2016 42,309 67,825 2017 38,183 76,321 Through 11/30 2017 Total Active Registrations: 50,000 Units (Projected) Strategy to grow the registry Leverage additional data sources to identify unregistered units Increase enforcement on expired and identified units for failure to register Educate landlords, tenants, and community partners to encourage proactive registration Utility Bill Data CMHA List Eviction Docket List B&H Interior Complaints Craigslist Rental Scraper CDC Partner Data Expired Units Active Units

1 YEAR TIMELINE Milestones 2017 2018 Announce Rental Inspection Program 1/2/2017 Enact Legislation Milestones 5/22/2017 Begin Inspections 7/1/2017 Register 50k+ Units 12/31/2017 2017 Dec Feb Apr Jun Aug Oct Dec 2018 Today Build Business Process & Technology Grow Rental Registry Inspector Outreach & Recruitment Education & Outreach with Citizens Staff & Train Inspection Unit Measure Program Success

Rental Inspection Unit Inspections Commonly Asked Questions When will the RIU start inspecting? The RIU started inspecting on June 30th. The first wave of inspections are cleaning up our registrations and verifying properties are rentals that were denied as rentals by owners. We will begin inspecting rental complaints on August 1st. October 1st, we will begin our systematic rental inspection of all units in the City including the lead aspect of inspections. What happens if a landlord does not register? Ticket may be issued that is a minor misdemeanor; city prosecutors have discretion to nolle ticket if resolved. How many will you inspect? Our goal for this year is to inspect 2500 rental properties and conduct 625 lead inspections. What type of lead inspection will be conducted? Visual inspection for peeling paint and dust swipes. A violation notice will be issued if the property has peeling paint and/or the dust samples have an unacceptable level of lead.

ACCELA CITIZEN ACCESS PORTAL Rental Registration Status

INSPECTION Primary Checklist Items* Rental Inspection Checklist Primary Checklist Items* Peeling paint in door jambs, windows, interior or exterior surfaces Hot/cold running water Leaks under sinks (mold) Toilets flush & stable Smoke detector/CO monitors Open junction boxes Excessive extension cord use Hot water heater condition Flue present & properly connected to chimney Self-closers on doors (where applicable) Illuminated exit signs (where applicable) * Inspectors will also inspect for any Housing Code violations. HUD Principles of Healthy Homes Dry: Prevent water from entering your home through leaks in roofing systems, rain water from entering the home due to poor drainage, and check your interior plumbing for any leaking. Clean: Control the source of dust and contaminants, creating smooth and cleanable surfaces, reducing clutter, and using effective wet-cleaning methods. Safe: Store poisons out of the reach of children and properly label. Secure loose rugs and keep children's play areas free from hard or sharp surfaces. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and keep fire extinguishers on hand. Well-Ventilated: Ventilate bathrooms and kitchens and use whole house ventilation for supplying fresh air to reduce the concentration of contaminants in the home. Pest-free: All pests look for food, water and shelter. Seal cracks and openings throughout the home; store food in pest-resistant containers. If needed, use sticky-traps and baits in closed containers, along with least toxic pesticides such as boric acid powder. Contaminant-free: Reduce lead-related hazards in pre-1978 homes by fixing deteriorated paint, and keeping floors and window areas clean using wet- cleaning approach. Test your home for radon, a naturally occurring dangerous gas that enters homes through soil, crawlspaces, and foundation crack. Install a radon removal system if levels above the EPA action-level are detected. Maintained: Inspect, clean and repair your home routinely. Take care of minor repairs and problems before they become large repairs and problems Thermally Controlled: Houses that do not maintain adequate temperatures may place the safety of residents at increased risk from exposure to extreme cold or heat. Source: HUD, https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/healthy_homes/healthyhomes

Neighborhood Transformation Initiative

The Mayor Frank G. Jackson Neighborhood Transformation Initiative Entrepreneurship & Small Business Mayor Frank G. Jackson Neighborhood Transformation Initiative $65 Million   Existing Owner Renovation, Vacant Home Rehabilitation & New Construction Commercial Projects with Neighborhood Jobs City Banks Philanthropy

100 600 12 Initial Initiative Outcomes The Mayor Frank G. Jackson Neighborhood Transformation Initiative Initial Initiative Outcomes New and Redeveloped Mixed Income Apartments   New, repaired, or rehabbed homes Small businesses and start-ups supported 600 New and Redeveloped Neighborhood Storefronts 100 12 Proceed to Phase II

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Permits

Why are permits required? Important? The City requires permits for all construction work to ensure public safety. Homeowners and contractors apply for permits, and Building & Housing’s staff reviews the applications to ensure that the plans meet code requirements. Building & Housing’s inspectors inspect the construction work to ensure that the work is the same as is shown on the approved permit plans. Building & Housing registers contractors to verify that the contractors meet the minimum requirements to perform the work. Do not let a contractor convince you to do work without a permit. The contractor may tell you that the work doesn’t require a permit and that it will be cheaper without the permit. The contractor must obtain a permit, post the permit on the work site, and keep a set of the approved drawings on site. Do not let a contractor convince you to obtain a homeowner’s permit for work that the contractor is performing. If you have any questions about whether a contractor is registered or whether the contractor has obtained the proper permits, call the Complaint Center at (216) 664-2007 or check Building & Housing’s on-line records.

Permits Issued (Non-Board-Up) 2008: 14,195 2009: 14,906 2010: 15,458 2011: 15,028 2012: 16,245 2013: 15,760 2014: 13,961 2015: 15,038 2016: 16,125 Total: 136,716

Construction Value 2011: $1,565,637,626.04 2012: $1,033,317,050.29 2013: $898,217,858.96 2014: $951,833,168.11 2015: $1,430,231,410.02 2016: $1,468,917,169.60

Construction Value by Ward 2016 Commercial Residential Elevator/ Dumbwaiter Ward Permits Total Value Total 5,218 $1,364,700,045.29 10,705 $ 81,849,431.31 202 $22,367,693.00 5 - 1 114 $14,672,267.46 962 $10,010,280.22 2 $36,000.00 60 $1,135,401.00 710 $3,008,360.29 $1,300.00 3 1632 $413,151,565.37 849 $17,558,968.30 101 $10,778,329.00 4 127 $2,769,636.00 782 $5,118,625.00 $8,880.00 645 $138,028,994.08 357 $2,559,239.81 12 $1,453,774.00 6 511 $521,942,633.64 637 $3,672,931.57 23 $1,302,118.00 7 323 $54,888,926.00 355 $2,523,060.05 13 $3,993,456.00 8 143 $20,048,993.00 536 $3,097,321.28 $29,124.00 9 285 $34,570,422.00 668 $4,682,055.24 $228,522.00 10 175 $13,496,982.00 580 $3,492,669.24 $4,170.00 11 135 $12,955,574.80 540 $2,435,476.50 $2,282,403.00 159 $9,953,381.00 629 $3,563,499.54 $102,310.00 149 $9,844,971.54 549 $2,969,322.41 $481,564.00 14 107 $13,127,426.00 465 $2,489,982.93 $288,533.00 15 352 $70,486,764.40 747 $7,970,583.13 16 132 $6,619,119.00 612 $2,396,097.48 $914,900.00 17 164 $27,006,988.00 726 $4,300,958.32 $462,310.00