Code enforcement please look for the blighted property in this picture this is a multiply chose question.

David,
I am right around the corner & have been reporting this since 2012 which led to Service Request #405678. I just went thru the city's phone labyrinth & was directed to Sandra Smith 510.238.3239, left a msg & have heard nothing in 2 days - I can't believe such a fire hazard is allowed to sit . . wondering what next step is
Anne.

Just a call back from Sanda Smith who tells me they City will be out & begin the process of inspecting, contacting owner etc. I'm afraid to get too excited but am hopeful

City of Oakland Public Works Department referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT, service request # 529446.Please contact that department to follow-up, see “Other Helpful Links” at:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm#Links.

Here are some important City of Oakland contact points:

Abandoned Autos: (510) 777-8622 (abandoned vehicles on the public street after 3 days)

Animal Control (510) 535-5602 (live animals); (510) 535-4888 (dead animals)

Code Enforcement: (510) 238-3381 (blighted private properties, deteriorated buildings, inoperable vehicles on private property)

Drug Hotline: (510) 238-3784 (tips); (510) 777-3211 (in progress)

Parking Citations (800) 500-6484 (parking citation assistance center, pay or appeal a citation); (510) 238-3099 (enforcement)

Prostitution Hotline: (510) 238-2373 (tips); (510) 777-3211 (in progress)

Thank you.

It seems to me that these blighted properties could be cash cows to the City of Oakland. The city really does not want to offend these absentee property owners or putting a burden on code enforcement. Most are behind in there property tax. We simply have little are no leadership. They are more interested in the sports teams, city center and themselves than the residents and the infrastructure. Where is The City of Oakland fire prevention team?? The disparities given to different service request issues is beyond me. No backing down now.

Wow! I wonder if it was your prior comment that spurred this response? If so, Go SeeClickFix!

It is great to see that there are some people around who care and try to find ways to make the area better. I (actually i think we all did) emailed and called OPD many times and our real estate agent had to hire a lawyer to get the squatters out of the property! I wish the city can see that, again, there are a lot of motivated people around and won't let them down. As far as the sports teams, Warriors are leaving, A's are about to and Raiders, no one wants them ;)