What's reported in Victorian Village
- Landlord / management About twice the citywide rate.
- Mold About 55 percent above the citywide rate, the 6th highest of 33 Columbus neighborhoods.
- Pests About 50 percent above the citywide rate.
- Trend Reports are up 28% so far this year versus the same months last year. Most of the change is in overgrowth complaints.
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Where complaints are filed in Victorian Village
How do reports in Victorian Village compare with the rest of Columbus?
Show the detailed stats for all 13 categories
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Roaches 10 reports · 1.9% of all |
2.7× | — | — |
Landlord / Management 37 reports · 6.9% of all |
1.8× | — | — |
Safety 15 reports · 2.8% of all |
1.7× | — | — |
Mold / Water Damage 24 reports · 4.5% of all |
1.6× | — | — |
Pest / Rodent 56 reports · 10.4% of all |
1.5× | — | |
Noise 7 reports · 1.3% of all |
1.1× | — | — |
Rats 27 reports · 5.0% of all |
1.1× | — | — |
Trash 115 reports · 21.4% of all |
1.03× | → Steady | |
Overgrowth 219 reports · 40.8% of all |
0.91× | ↑ Increasing | |
Sewage 5 reports · 0.9% of all |
0.91× | — | — |
Vacant Structure 30 reports · 5.6% of all |
0.82× | — | — |
HVAC / Utilities 10 reports · 1.9% of all |
0.76× | — | — |
Vehicles 26 reports · 4.8% of all |
0.41× | — | — |
Common questions about Victorian Village
Which streets in Victorian Village have the most complaints?
Ranked by complaints per address, the most-reported stretches are the 100 to 499 blocks of King Ave, the 200 to 599 blocks of W 1st Ave, and the 1000 to 1799 blocks of Neil Ave. 4 stretches stand out in total. Each one is roughly a hundred addresses, so check the exact address before drawing conclusions.
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What problems show up most in Victorian Village's city records?
Higher than normal rate of roach, landlord, mold, and pest complaints.
Compared with the rest of Columbus, Victorian Village sees roach reports about three times as often as usual, and landlord and management complaints and mold and water damage reports are also more common than in most of the city. The full category table above compares every complaint type against the citywide rate.
Are the problems concentrated in a few buildings?
Reports here are neither tightly clustered nor fully spread out. The ten most-reported addresses hold about 15% of reports. The most-reported stretch is the 100 to 499 blocks of King Ave, with 45 reports from 21 addresses. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.
Are reports in Victorian Village going up or down?
Up. Reports so far this year are running about 28% ahead of the same months last year. Most of the change is in overgrowth complaints.
How serious are the reports in Victorian Village?
18% of the reports for Victorian Village 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.
Nearby pagesDowntown (core)·Italian Village·German Village·Olde Towne East·OSU / University District
What should I check before moving to Victorian Village?
Problems here vary block to block, so the neighborhood average won't tell you much about one house. Pest reports are more common here than in most of Columbus. Ask about the building's pest treatment history before you sign. Mold reports are elevated here. Look closely at bathroom ceilings and basement walls when you tour. 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 Victorian Village?
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 June. If that is your problem, report it when it starts. Do not wait for the busiest month.
What should landlords and property owners in Victorian Village know?
Tenants in this area most often report roach problems and landlord and management problems. Scheduled pest treatment between tenancies prevents the complaints that recur most here.
Is Victorian Village 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 537 records for Victorian Village, 15 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.