Residents of Mt. Lebanon Senior Apartments on Magazine Street gathered outside their units Thursday to demand that property owners address what they describe as unsafe living conditions. Shirley Gwyn, a resident since 2020, voiced her concerns, saying, “We have too many issues in the building, and nobody is doing anything.”The residents have organized with the Louisville Tenants Union to establish a building-level tenant union aimed at advocating for necessary changes. Geneva Warren expressed her determination, saying, “I didn’t think I’d still be fighting for basic rights at 97, but I am here to win.”Among the issues highlighted by the residents are dirty vents, fires in the laundry room, inadequate security at the entrance, a lack of maintenance staff, and a spider infestation. Another significant concern is the absence of a wheelchair ramp at the back of the apartments. Gwyn recounted a recent incident.“One of our neighbors who was in a wheelchair fell out there last month and laid on the ground face down until someone happened to see her,” Gwyn said. Councilman Jecorey Arthur commented on the situation, noting that despite millions of dollars being invested into the property, quality property management has not been prioritized.“I’m very shocked and surprised after not only a local incentive from Metro Council but also funding from the Kentucky Housing Corporation at the state level, funding from the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, that the conditions in this building are worse than they were in 2020,” Arthur said.Gwyn emphasized the urgency of the situation, insisting more must be done to ensure residents feel safe in their homes.
Residents of Mt. Lebanon Senior Apartments on Magazine Street gathered outside their units Thursday to demand that property owners address what they describe as unsafe living conditions.
Shirley Gwyn, a resident since 2020, voiced her concerns, saying, “We have too many issues in the building, and nobody is doing anything.”
The residents have organized with the Louisville Tenants Union to establish a building-level tenant union aimed at advocating for necessary changes.
Geneva Warren expressed her determination, saying, “I didn’t think I’d still be fighting for basic rights at 97, but I am here to win.”
Among the issues highlighted by the residents are dirty vents, fires in the laundry room, inadequate security at the entrance, a lack of maintenance staff, and a spider infestation.
Another significant concern is the absence of a wheelchair ramp at the back of the apartments. Gwyn recounted a recent incident.
“One of our neighbors who was in a wheelchair fell out there last month and laid on the ground face down until someone happened to see her,” Gwyn said.
Councilman Jecorey Arthur commented on the situation, noting that despite millions of dollars being invested into the property, quality property management has not been prioritized.
“I’m very shocked and surprised after not only a local incentive from Metro Council but also funding from the Kentucky Housing Corporation at the state level, funding from the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, that the conditions in this building are worse than they were in 2020,” Arthur said.
Gwyn emphasized the urgency of the situation, insisting more must be done to ensure residents feel safe in their homes.
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