City of Akron Issues Statement on 1431 S. Main St.

On Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, a partial collapse of the façade occurred at a privately owned apartment building located at 1431 S. Main. St. In response, on Monday, Feb. 10, Summit County Division of Building Standards conducted a structural assessment and recommended the sidewalk and street parking be closed off and the building be condemned due to severe structural integrity concerns.

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, following further deterioration and additional debris falling from the structure, the Summit County Division of Building Standards deemed the building to be an imminent danger to residents and the surrounding community. Based on the County’s report as well as discovering a non-functioning fire panel at the building, the Fire Department and City Service Director deemed it to be an unsafe building, and the Fire Chief issued an immediate evacuation order for all residents of the building.

After the evacuation order on Thursday, Feb. 13, the City of Akron coordinated transportation provided by Metro RTA to get those residents who had no other accommodations to an overnight shelter. The owner estimates there are approximately 60 residents residing in the 51-unit apartment building who are impacted. Most have already found temporary housing, and several agencies are working to assist the remaining displaced residents.

Residents in need can call 2-1-1 for help with resources 24/7. The Emergency Overnight Shelter located at 111 East Voris St. will be open from 7pm to 8am beginning tonight Friday, Feb. 14 through Tuesday, Feb. 18. They are in need of volunteers. Anyone interested can learn more here.