New safety concerns uncovered at Habitat for Humanity homes after scathing Ombudsman report

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two days after Deputy Ombudsman Tony Green publicly criticized the fire bureau for ignoring his safety warnings, KOIN 6 has uncovered new safety concerns at a Habitat for Humanity complex in SE Portland.

The newly obtained documents show the City of Portland has identified multiple building code concerns at the Cherry Blossom Townhomes near Mall 205, some of which now require correction.

“I am grateful that I got this opportunity to buy a home. But I also feel like that there were so many errors along the way that weren’t caught, and this is not their first time that they’ve built a home,” said homeowner Jasmine Stoner…

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