What's reported in Olde Towne East
- Vacant buildings About 60 percent above the citywide rate, the 4th highest of 33 Columbus neighborhoods.
- Trend About the same number of reports so far this year as the same months last year.
- Spread Problems are spread across the neighborhood. No single building or complex dominates, so check the exact address.
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Where complaints are filed in Olde Towne East
How do reports in Olde Towne East compare with the rest of Columbus?
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Every category with at least 5 reports here. Category names link to the citywide guide.
| Category | vs citywide | Trend · 2026 vs 2025 | By month · Jan – Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
Vacant Structure 1,004 reports · 11.1% of all |
1.6× | → Steady | |
Bedbugs 23 reports · 0.3% of all |
1.3× | — | — |
Overgrowth 4,899 reports · 54.1% of all |
1.2× | → Steady | |
Trash 2,205 reports · 24.3% of all |
1.2× | → Steady | |
Rats 405 reports · 4.5% of all |
0.94× | → Steady | |
Sewage 87 reports · 1.0% of all |
0.94× | ↑ Increasing | |
Pest / Rodent 592 reports · 6.5% of all |
0.93× | → Steady | |
Encampment 130 reports · 1.4% of all |
0.91× | ↑ Increasing | |
Safety 137 reports · 1.5% of all |
0.90× | → Steady | |
Landlord / Management 273 reports · 3.0% of all |
0.78× | ↑ Increasing | |
Noise 78 reports · 0.9% of all |
0.71× | ↑ Increasing | |
Mold / Water Damage 180 reports · 2.0% of all |
0.69× | ↑ Increasing | |
Vehicles 712 reports · 7.9% of all |
0.67× | ↓ Decreasing | |
HVAC / Utilities 148 reports · 1.6% of all |
0.67× | ↑ Increasing | |
Hoarding 10 reports · 0.1% of all |
0.59× | — | — |
Roaches 34 reports · 0.4% of all |
0.54× | — | — |
Common questions about Olde Towne East
What problems show up most in Olde Towne East's city records?
Higher than normal rate of vacant building complaints.
Compared with the rest of Columbus, Olde Towne East sees more vacant building reports than usual.
Which streets in Olde Towne East have the most complaints?
Ranked by complaints per address, the most-reported stretches are the 500 block of Cline St, the 300 to 899 blocks of Stewart Ave, and the 500 to 899 blocks of E 2nd Ave. 5 stretches stand out in total. Each one is roughly a hundred addresses, so check the exact address before drawing conclusions.
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Are the problems concentrated in a few buildings?
Problems here are spread across the neighborhood rather than concentrated. Reports come from over 4,200 different addresses, and no single building or complex dominates. The most-reported stretch is the 500 block of Cline St, with 96 reports from 20 addresses. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.
Are reports in Olde Towne East going up or down?
They are steady. So far this year Olde Towne East has logged about the same number of reports as the same months last year.
How serious are the reports in Olde Towne East?
15% of the reports for Olde Towne East are rated severe or critical, such as sewage, no heat, mold, or an active infestation, against 16% citywide. That is about the same share as Columbus overall. The rest are moderate or low, like tall grass, trash, or a junk car.
Share of reports rated severe or critical, next to The rest of Downtown and its next-door neighbors and Columbus as a whole. Lower is calmer.
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What should I check before moving to Olde Towne East?
Problems here vary block to block, so the neighborhood average won't tell you much about one house. Before you sign, search the exact address to see what has been reported at that building and on its block.
How do I report a problem in Olde Towne East?
Reports are what inspectors act on. If you see pests, mold, or no heat, report it to 311. It becomes part of the public record you're reading now. Overgrowth complaints here peak in May. If that is your problem, report it when it starts. Do not wait for the busiest month.
What should landlords and property owners in Olde Towne East know?
Tenants in this area most often report vacant building problems. Keeping vacant units sealed and monitored prevents the complaints that recur most here.
Is Olde Towne East safe?
This site does not track crime, so it cannot answer that. It tracks what residents report to the city about property and living conditions. Of the 9,056 records for Olde Towne East, 137 are safety complaints such as gas leaks, exposed wiring, or missing smoke detectors. For crime data, use the Columbus Division of Police. For one specific address, run a Block Report.
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Data comes from official City of Columbus code enforcement records (Accela portal + ArcGIS REST API). Comparison figures are computed against the full citywide dataset; "above the citywide rate" means a category's share of complaints in this neighborhood is higher than its share citywide. Complaints are reports filed with the city — they may be unverified, resolved, or in dispute. Categories are assigned by automated keyword matching and may include mismatches. Individual property records are surfaced through search, not listed on this page.