Residents Demand Change as Bolden Townhomes Declared 'Uninhabitable' Amid Urban Blight

Broken windows and charred apartment structures starkly signal the urban decay at Bolden Townhomes, nestled by the Oakland City MARTA station in Southwest Atlanta. On Friday, residents, along with the Housing Justice League, rallied at the complex entrance. Condemned as “unlivable” by many, the apartment’s issues are palpable. “There’s a lot going on here,” remarked Torrieanna Good, a three-month resident. Electricity concerns plague many units; her apartment lacked the promised stove. Rent at Bolden ranges from $1,095 to $1,295, a stark contrast to the $1,758 average for one-bedroom apartments citywide (RentCafe.com). Michael Stinchcomb criticized management for neglect. Complaints linger unaddressed as residents struggle, leading many to voice that proper protocols must be followed during evictions. "Housing is a human right," signaled Montavious Vaughn.