323-1/2 Kaighn Ave, CAMDEN, NJ 08103

The end-of-row brick home stands weary and neglected, its bricks weathered and faded to a dull, lifeless hue. The roof, once a sturdy shield, now sags with missing shingles and patches of moss clinging stubbornly to the damp, warped wood beneath. Years of neglect have allowed rainwater to seep through the compromised roof, slowly eroding the integrity of the house. Inside, the damage is painfully evident. Water stains bleed across the ceilings like dark veins, their sickly yellow and brown hues crawling down the plastered walls. The air is thick and musty, a stale mixture of mildew and decay that clings to everything. Sections of the ceiling have caved in, exposing the rotting beams and rusted nails above. Floorboards near the outer walls are warped and creak with every step, some softened to the point of splintering underfoot. In the corners, patches of black mold spread like dark, organic maps, thriving where moisture has pooled and festered. Once-cozy rooms now feel oppressive … read more …