Downtown Gilroy has taken on a level of infamy for its abandoned
buildings.
WHERE: 7347 Monterey Road in Downtown Gilroy between Sixth and Seventh streets
PROBLEM: Dilapidated, barren building in downtown
RESPONSIBILITY: According to the Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office, the building is owned by the City of Gilroy.
CONTACT: Gilroy City Hall, 846-0400
TIME ON EYESORE WATCH: 1 day
Downtown Gilroy has taken on a level of infamy for its abandoned buildings. Some are unreinforced masonry buildings that have remained unoccupied for several years. Others – such as 7347 Monterey Road – aren’t considered structurally unsafe, but are still empty and just as uninviting. The building’s windows are partially boarded, and its stark white facade has faded. Adjacent to the structure is another city-owned building, 7353 Monterey Road, that is scheduled to be demolished by the end of this year, according to Kristi Abrams, City of Gilroy Community Development Director.
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