HOUSTON – Residents in Willowbend say they spent years warning the city about a vacant apartment building that drew crime, dumping, and danger. Weeks after the complex burned, they say the problems persist — debris in the street, damaged homes, and no clear answers. They contacted KPRC 2’s 2 Helps You for accountability.

Ryan Brandon, who lives beside 9607 Riddlewood Lane, said complaints became routine.

“I know personally I would complain about this property at least once a week,” he told KPRC 2. When asked what the city told him, Brandon said, “They act like their hands are tied.”

Neighbor James described the fallout and the long-running issues.

“Window damage. Our neighbors next to us had a lot of water damage… They actually had the ceiling caved in on them from their bedroom,” he

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