Dossier
abandoned home
Coverage of abandoned home in the Nexus archive.
- Fire at abandoned home spread to his house. A Larchmont man is determined to rebuild
On March 8, Juan Galicia's house caught fire after flames spread from an abandoned home on a neighboring lot. Despite the loss, he is resolved to rebuild.
- Detroit grandmother's blight concerns prompt city action on abandoned home next door
A Detroit grandmother and neighbors have raised concerns about a blighted abandoned home in their neighborhood for years. The city has now pledged action, including ticketing the owner, boarding up the property, and adding it to the demolition list.
- Baby unharmed after carjacking, police looking for suspect
A 7-month-old baby was found unharmed in the backseat of a stolen vehicle about an hour after it was taken. The car was located in the garage of an abandoned home, discovered by a state trooper. Detroit police are seeking the suspect.