Future of 'unsafe' apartment complex unknown

Over $250,000 has been donated to help dozens of people forced out of a northwest Omaha apartment complex.

Legacy Crossing was shut down last week following what the city calls “widespread severe and dangerous fire, safety and health violations.”

Shortly after the shutdown the city noted that more than 100 housing options with similar rents in the same area were being made available to those force from their apartments.

Among the city’s complaints: no heat, collapsed ceilings, raw sewage in standing water, rodent and cockroach infestations, water damage and mold, and water-damaged electrical wiring.

According to the city, the owner has told inspectors they will not make repairs or any additional investment.

We’re told the city is in the process of turning the property over to another financial company, Access Commercial.