How to use self-help nuisance abatement
A step-by-step guide to using nuisance abatement to deal with problem properties.
How-to
How to research the ownership of vacant buildings
A step-by-step guide to researching the ownership and status of vacant buildings and other properties.
How to report code violations with 311
Learn how to use 311 to report code violations, such as illegal dumping or structural problems, at vacant buildings, yards, and vacant lots.
Organize
Organize neighbors around vacant housing
Focusing on the problems of a handful of vacant buildings is important but you do not want to ignore the bigger problem of vacancy in your neighborhood. How ...
Understanding
Why is it hard to fix up and reuse vacant buildings?
Understanding the market conditions for vacant buildings and the relative costs of vacancy and demolition.
How does Baltimore count vacant buildings?
Counting vacant buildings depends on how you define a vacant building.
Why does Baltimore have so many vacant buildings?
The history of Baltimore shows the important role of job loss, suburban growth, and racial segregation encourage abandonment and vacancy.
What is the problem with vacant buildings?
Vacant buildings can cause real worries and serious problems for Baltimore residents and property owners.
How does receivership work in Baltimore?
Receivership is a code enforcement tool that allows the City to request the appointment of a vacant building “receiver” to abate the public nuisance created ...