What's reported in East Side

Higher than normal rate of heat and utility, roach, mold, sewage, and landlord complaints.

Compared with the rest of Columbus, East Side sees heating and utility complaints about twice as often as usual, and roach reports 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.

Ranked by complaints per address, the most-reported stretches are the 1300 to 1799 blocks of Courtright Rd, the 4100 to 4799 blocks of Dundee Ave, and the 0 to 799 blocks of S Ashburton Rd. 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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Problems here are spread across the area rather than concentrated. Reports come from over 3,500 different addresses, and no single building or complex dominates. The most-reported stretch is the 1300 to 1799 blocks of Courtright Rd, with 72 reports from 22 addresses. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.

They are steady. So far this year East Side has logged about the same number of reports as the same months last year.

20% of the reports for East Side are rated severe or critical, such as sewage, no heat, mold, or an active infestation, against 16% citywide. More of the reports here are serious than in 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 parts of East Side and Columbus as a whole. Lower is calmer.

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Problems here vary block to block, so the area average won't tell you much about one house. Heating complaints are more common here than in most of Columbus. Ask when the furnace was last serviced, and tour in cold weather if you can. 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.

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.

Tenants in this area most often report heating and utility problems and roach problems. A furnace check before the first cold week prevents the complaints that recur most here.

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 6,940 records for East Side, 129 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.