OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Monday morning, residents of an Omaha apartment complex were notified they were being relocated due to the entire complex being shut down by the city.
The apartment complex is called Legacy Crossing, which is near 105th and Fort St.
It's estimated that 165 total households live at the complex. The owner, who lives in Colorado, put the property up for sale. A purchaser of the property dropped out a week ago due to the deterioration of the apartments and the building is going into foreclosure.
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert learned of the severity of the conditions last Thursday. She said some violations include no heat, collapsed ceilings, cockroach infestations, mold and raw sewage, among others.
Omaha Fire Department and city housing personnel have made a first pass through all the units to inform residents. Tenants should go to the clubhouse for resources and help.
Various community members and organizations are helping tenants with relocation costs. Over 100 apartments are available and have been identified as move-in ready for tenants. Tenants are able to go back in for belongings through the end of the month.
According to Mayor Stothert, the goal is "to relocate tenants and find a safe, warm place tonight then assist them with finding more permanent housing that is suitable for their families."
A Legacy Crossing emergency relief fund can be found here.
See a press conference from the mayor and other officials below.
Legacy Crossing provided the following statement on Tuesday through a public relations group, PR Americas in Mexico: "Legacy Crossing takes very seriously the safety of the residents, and states that no one has been injured because of a fire. We would have liked to have had more time in resolving issues identified by authorities and were already taking measures to that effect. Legacy Crossings has already invested USD7 million in property improvements, including renovation of three-quarters of the apartments. Furthermore, a court-appointed receiver has now been appointed who will continue managing and caring for the property.”
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