What's reported in OSU / University District
- Noise About twice the citywide rate, the 6th highest of 33 Columbus neighborhoods.
- Trend Reports are up 45% so far this year versus the same months last year. Most of the change is in overgrowth complaints and trash complaints.
- Spread Problems are spread across the neighborhood. No single building or complex dominates, so check the exact address.
- Severity Fewer of the reports here are serious. 11% are rated severe or critical, against 16% citywide.
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Where complaints are filed in OSU / University District
How do reports in OSU / University District compare with the rest of Columbus?
Show the detailed stats for all 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Hoarding 8 reports · 0.6% of all |
3.2× | — | — |
Noise 31 reports · 2.3% of all |
1.9× | — | — |
Safety 28 reports · 2.1% of all |
1.3× | — | — |
Overgrowth 644 reports · 48.5% of all |
1.1× | ↑ Increasing | |
Mold / Water Damage 39 reports · 2.9% of all |
1.02× | → Steady | — |
Trash 251 reports · 18.9% of all |
0.91× | → Steady | |
Landlord / Management 46 reports · 3.5% of all |
0.90× | ↑ Increasing | |
Sewage 12 reports · 0.9% of all |
0.88× | — | — |
Encampment 13 reports · 1.0% of all |
0.62× | — | — |
HVAC / Utilities 19 reports · 1.4% of all |
0.58× | — | — |
Pest / Rodent 53 reports · 4.0% of all |
0.57× | — | |
Rats 31 reports · 2.3% of all |
0.49× | — | — |
Vacant Structure 44 reports · 3.3% of all |
0.48× | → Steady | |
Vehicles 26 reports · 2.0% of all |
0.17× | — | — |
Common questions about OSU / University District
What problems show up most in OSU / University District's city records?
Higher than normal rate of hoarding and noise complaints.
Compared with the rest of Columbus, OSU / University District sees hoarding complaints about three times as often as usual, and noise complaints are also more common than in most of the city. The full category table above compares every complaint type against the citywide rate.
Which streets in OSU / University District have the most complaints?
Ranked by complaints per address, the most-reported stretches are the 2000 to 2699 blocks of Summit St, the 2100 to 2899 blocks of N High St, and the 2100 to 2799 blocks of Indianola 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 757 different addresses, and no single building or complex dominates. The most-reported stretch is the 2000 to 2699 blocks of Summit St, with 90 reports from 39 addresses. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.
Are reports in OSU / University District going up or down?
Up. Reports so far this year are running about 45% ahead of the same months last year. Most of the change is in overgrowth complaints and trash complaints.
How serious are the reports in OSU / University District?
11% of the reports for OSU / University District are rated severe or critical, such as sewage, no heat, mold, or an active infestation, against 16% citywide. Fewer 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 places next door and Columbus as a whole. Lower is calmer.
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What should I check before moving to OSU / University District?
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 OSU / University District?
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. Vacant building reports 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 OSU / University District know?
Tenants in this area most often report hoarding problems and noise problems. Regular unit checks catch the conditions behind these reports before they escalate.
Is OSU / University District 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 1,327 records for OSU / University District, 28 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.