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Fargo orders another dangerous house to be torn down
The property at 115 6th Avenue N. meets eight of 10 standards for a dangerous building, with squatters repeatedly cleared by police.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:21am
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A recent wave of dangerous, abandoned properties in Fargo exposes the city's ongoing struggle to address public safety and blight.Fargo TodayThe City of Fargo has ordered the demolition of a dilapidated house at 115 6th Avenue N. that has been deemed dangerous, with multiple broken windows, foundation cracks, and large amounts of indoor and outdoor junk. The property has had issues with squatters, who have been cleared by police on multiple occasions. The owners, a couple going through a divorce, have no desire to repair the structure.
Why it matters
Fargo has been grappling with a number of dangerous and abandoned properties in the city, which can pose safety risks and drag down property values in the surrounding neighborhood. The city has been proactive in identifying and addressing these problem properties.
The details
The house at 115 6th Avenue N. was built in 1900 and meets eight of the 10 standards to be considered a dangerous building. In addition to the broken and boarded up windows, foundation cracks, and junk, the city was notified of squatters on the property in December. Police cleared the squatters in January, but they returned and were cleared again earlier this month. The city learned that the couple who owned the property were going through a divorce when the husband died, and the widow has no desire to retain or repair the structure.
- The city was notified of squatters on the property in December 2025.
- Police cleared the squatters in January 2026.
- Squatters returned and were cleared by police again in early March 2026.
- Commissioners voted for the property's removal by May 29, 2026 if the owner fails to do so.
The players
City of Fargo
The local government of Fargo, North Dakota, which has been addressing dangerous and abandoned properties in the city.
115 6th Avenue N. property owners
A couple going through a divorce, with the husband having passed away, who no longer have any desire to retain or repair the dilapidated structure.
What’s next
Commissioners have given the property owners until May 29, 2026 to demolish the house themselves, or the city will order its removal.
The takeaway
Fargo's proactive approach to identifying and addressing dangerous properties in the city helps maintain public safety and property values, though cases like this highlight the challenges of dealing with abandoned or neglected structures when owners are unwilling or unable to make repairs.
