1102 N. Monroe Street Teardown Delayed 90 Days as Hartford City Owner Seeks Buyer

From the Hartford City Property Standards Board meeting on July 8, 2026

John Fletcher received a 90-day reprieve on the teardown order for his property at 1102 North Monroe Street. The board voted 2-0 to hold off on court action until October 14.

Fletcher reported progress: he has physically disconnected water and electric from the building and ordered gas disconnection, though board member Dudelston noted the gas company Vectren "moves at the speed of a racing glacier." Fletcher has the property listed for sale and had a showing the day of the meeting.

City Attorney Tyler Rothstein recommended against formal tabling, instead advising no court action for 90 days. This preserves the existing teardown authorization — if the property is not sold by October 14, Rothstein will proceed with a court filing. Any new buyer would inherit the teardown order and would need to appear before the board.

Source: Meeting transcript — Hartford City Property Standards Board, July 8, 2026

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