Infested And Unsanitary Norristown Home, Bane Of Neighbors, Addressed By Municipality

NORRISTOWN, PA — The blighted Norristown home that neighbors say is infested with roaches and mice has been condemned by the municipality.

Complaints regarding the home at 805 Noble Street have been ongoing since September 2010.

Since then, the municipality said that the Code Enforcement Department has tried "multiple" times to enforce property maintenance.

High weeds, unsanitary living conditions, and issues with numerous pests infesting the area were just some of the problems associated with the property.

“We have taken all steps necessary to ensure proper cleanup of the property is initiated," Municipal Administrator Crandall Jones said. "This includes both local codes enforcement prosecution and proactive property registration to address blighted properties via Norristown’s partnership Community Champions/Pro Champs."

In a statement Tuesday, the borough said that police had secured the property, which has been foreclosed and is now owned by Wells Fargo Bank.

"Per staff discussions with Wells Fargo, they recognize the urgency of the situation with this property, are assigning a case manager to this issue, and have expedited resolution of the situation," Jones added.

A precise timeline for that resolution remains unclear.

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