St. Paul upholds abatement order for Arkwright Street

Saint Paul file RLH RR 26-11, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-06-10.

Latest action: Passed

What it does

Property owner must comply with repair or demolition order The owner of 1079 Arkwright Street must remediate the substantial code violations identified in the original abatement order or face demolition, affecting the immediate condition and use of this specific residential property.

The bigger picture

Neighborhood property standards enforced through appellate process By upholding the abatement order on appeal, the city reinforces its authority to address blight and deteriorated housing in residential neighborhoods, signaling consistent enforcement of housing code standards across St. Paul.

What to watch

Property owner bears full cost of required repairs The owner is responsible for all expenses to bring the property into compliance; if unable or unwilling to pay, demolition may proceed, potentially removing housing stock from the market without compensation assistance.

Read the official record for RLH RR 26-11

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