Irving Takes Action Against Substandard Buildings

The City of Irving is holding property owners responsible for improving standards in multifamily housing to help provide residents with safe, sanitary living conditions. Demolitions of three substandard properties along heavily traveled corridors have been conducted. The properties on Irving Boulevard are being reviewed for proposed redevelopment, while the property on MacArthur Boulevard is currently listed for sale.

Owners of dilapidated apartment complexes have had the opportunity to adhere to the city’s minimum housing standards prior to the City of Irving taking action. The multifamily properties being addressed are as follows:

• A fourplex, 2901 Tudor Lane – Vacated and secured.

• Airport Inn, 126-128 W. Airport Freeway – Conditional penalties in the amount of $6,000 have been assessed.

• Chivas Square Apartment Homes, 1900 Carl Road – Vacated and secured. Scope and schedule accepted for repairs to be made.

• Kings Manor Apartments, 801 E. Grauwyler Road – Vacated and secured. This case is in litigation.

• Knights Inn, 120 W. Airport Freeway – City ordered that electrical repairs be completed.

• Rayo De Sol I, 2300-2316 W. Rochelle Road – Scope and schedule submitted for repairs to be made.

• Rayo De Sol II, 2200-2220 W. Rochelle Road – Scope and schedule submitted for repairs to be made.

• Spanish Trace Apartments, 1919-1939 E. Grauwyler Road – A temporary injunction has been granted. The owner may apply for a certificate of occupancy and begin repairs.

• St. Charles Place Apartments, 1408-1412 W. Sixth St. – The Buildings and Standards Commission ordered this case closed due to compliance.

• Villa France, 1831-1839 W. Pioneer Drive – Commission considering rescinding conditional civil penalties in the amount of $17,000 if property is brought into compliance.

For more information, call Code Enforcement at (972) 721-2371.