City working to close down troubled Hilltop apartment building

Used condoms and needles, mold and mildew, trash and debris, missing smoke detectors. These problems and more are why Columbus prosecutors are working to shut down a troubled Hilltop apartment building. Assistant City Attorney Kristen Kroflich called the conditions at 2958 Sullivant Ave. deplorable and owner Gordon Rankin’s inattention reckless. She said some tenants have no heat, and use stoves and electric grills to warm their apartments. The steel landing is riddled with holes. “N