Eyesore of the Week

This property was built in 1880, and it’s seen better days. A fire in 2017 left the house red-tagged. While owners David and Kimberly Hallett mow the lawn — for the most part — the property is boarded up. Some of the roof is covered by tarps.

Hallett did not return a call for comment.

Pictures of the inside of the property posted on Zillow show extensive fire damage. The ceiling on the main floor is covered in soot from the fire in 2017. Portions of the drywall are missing in some rooms, while other rooms show drywall that has not been painted. Wires hang from the ceiling in one image.

City records reveal the property is 1,320 square feet with four bedrooms. A notice on the plywood covering the door of the property notifies people the property is slated for a make-safe-or-demolish process. The period to do so ended on June 25.

A building permit was issued for the property on June 6, and the plans are still being reviewed by the city.

“Eyesore of the Week” is our weekly look at some of the seedier properties in Lansing. It rotates with Eye Candy of the Week and Eye for Design. Have a suggestion? Email eye@lansingcitypulse.com or call in a nomination to (517) 999-6704.