The City of Greensboro plans to sue the previous owner of a troubled housing complex over thousands of dollars in past due fines and penalties. Meanwhile, residents hope the complex's new owner will follow through on promises to improve the property.
Questionable conditions at the apartment complex, located at 3100, 3102, and 3014 Summit Ave., came to light after five children died in a fire May 2018.
Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughn confirmed to WFMY News 2 on Sunday that outside legal council will assist the city's court action against Arco Realty, the previous owner of what used to be called the Summit Avenue apartments.
After the deadly apartment fire, The City of Greensboro found about 800 code violations on that property, including lack of working smoke detectors, exposed wiring, sewage problems, and rats. The owner missed several deadlines to get the units up to code.