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Meet Albuquerque’s 15 worst properties and see what city hall is doing about them.
The property at 7901 Marquette Ave. NE has begun demolition, with completion anticipated in 2026. (CABQ)
City officials have identified 15 properties as the most problematic among approximately 300 substandard structures across Albuquerque, according to the Planning Department’s Code Enforcement Division.
The Problematic Properties Program targets structures that pose public nuisances to neighborhoods, including abandoned or substandard homes that drain city resources, structurally compromised buildings and locations that serve as hotspots for criminal activity.
The city’s latest list, updated Jan. 16, includes properties ranging from dilapidated adobe houses to partially collapsed buildings damaged by fire. Many of the structures are in various stages of enforcement action or rehabilitation.
516 Mesilla St. SE
Preparing packet for Administrative Demolition Hearing, pending completion of a title search. Civil Enforcement started on the property.
436 Grove St. SE.
The property owner has completed asbestos abatement on the property. Rehabilitation is ongoing.
5329 Sooner Trail NW
This property has a new owner who is actively working on rehabilitation.
629 Ortiz Dr. SE
The property has a new owner, and rehabilitation is ongoing.
1824 Alvarado Dr. NE
The new owner has started rehabilitation on the property.
301 Cagua Dr. NE
The property has a new owner, and rehabilitation is underway.
816 San Pedro Dr SE
Civil Enforcement started on the property.
8500 Marquette Ave NE
Preparing a packet for an Administrative Demolition Hearing, pending completion of a title search. Civil Enforcement started on the property.
441 Texas St SE
Civil Enforcement started on the property.
1803 Sixth St NW
The property owner has installed a perimeter fence. Civil Enforcement started on the property.
2100 High St SE
The Administrative Hearing was held for the property. A 180-day extension was granted by the Hearing Officer. The property has installed a perimeter fence. The owner is taking steps toward rehabilitation.
7901 Marquette Ave NE
The owner has started demolition on the property. Anticipated completion in 2026.
115 Tomas St SW
Preparing packet for Administrative Demolition Hearing, pending completion of a title search.
12612 Morrow Ave NE
Preparing packet for Administrative Demolition Hearing. The title search is pending. Civil Enforcement started on the property.
13320 Camino del Norte NE
Preparing packet for Administrative Demolition Hearing, pending completion of a title search. The property is now fenced. Civil Enforcement started on the property.
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