ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — Demolition of an Ithaca rental duplex is slated to begin next week.

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services says they bought the property at 113 to 115 Cleveland Avenue last year from the owners after it was destroyed by a fire for redevelopment, which is in the early stages.

Officials at INHS say the house is being razed because of safety concerns.

Another INHS property on Cleveland Avenue, purchased in 2021, is also being demolished next week.