Abandoned Apartment Complexes in Greens Point: Biscayne at Cityview and Arbor Court

Biscayne at Cityview Demolition

• demolishing the Biscayne at Cityview Apartment Complex due to its susceptibility to frequent flooding from Greens Bayou.
• 🏘️ The city of Houston has purchased the property and plans to transfer it to the Harris County Flood Control District for use as a detention basin and recreation area.
• ⏳ While a vote has occurred to start the demolition process, the exact timeline for completion remains uncertain.

Arbor Court's Continued Abandonment

• 🏚️ In contrast, the Arbor Court Apartments, located less than a mile away, remain abandoned and a source of frustration for residents.
• 🔥 This complex has experienced multiple fires since being abandoned and was notably featured in dramatic footage during the tax day flood of 2016.
• 🏢 Arbor Court is privately owned by a company with a Dallas address, and there are ongoing legal issues related to permitting.

Resident Concerns and Property Issues

• 🗣️ Neighbors express frustration that both properties have been eyesores for years, with Arbor Court looking particularly dilapidated.
• 💡 Residents hope the city or another entity might take over Arbor Court to improve the Greens Point neighborhood.
• ⚠️ Both properties have suffered from copper theft, with evidence of unauthorized entry at Arbor Court.
• 📞 Efforts to reach an attorney representing the owner of Arbor Court have not yet yielded a response.