A San Diego condo complex with residences valued at more than $1 million is now in danger as the owners claim the property is threatened by coastal erosion.
Oceanus is a condominium community located near Ocean Beach in San Diego County, whose property recently sold for over $1.1 million. according to real estate agents.
Oceanus resident Russ Rasmussen moved there in 2012 and already saw the cliff in front of the complex beginning to wither.
For more than a decade since then, homeowners have built a seawall beneath the condos on one side, but now the other side faces the same problem, with warning signs proclaiming “unstable cliffs.”
“Our seawall supports the bluff well, but the property next to ours, the city property at the end of Bermuda, is eroding to the tune of 60 to 70 feet of land,” Rasmussen said.
A San Diego condo complex with residences valued at more than $1 million is now in danger as the owners claim the property is threatened by coastal erosion.
The owners have built a boardwalk under the condos on one side, but now the other side faces the same problem, with warning signs proclaiming “unstable cliffs.”
Oceanus is a condominium community located near Ocean Beach in San Diego County, whose property recently sold for over $1.1 million.
In recent months, homeowners have been trying to solve the problem of erosion moving to the edge of their street.
Pat Abbott, a geologist, said NBC San Diego the problem is the weak rocks under the condos.
“Which means it fails more simply because gravity pushes it, and it’s more susceptible to being hit by waves,” he said.
However, the owners are now in a fight with city officials, who say an evaluation of the property showed no problems that the city is obligated to fix.
“After conducting a geotechnical investigation earlier this year, it was determined that ongoing coastal bluff erosion is impacting the undeveloped Bermuda Avenue Right of Way (ROW) and abandoned legacy public improvements, but is not impacting any improvements.” currently maintained,” the city said. in a sentence.
‘This condition is the responsibility of the private property owner and should be addressed by the property owner (Oceanus) by hiring a geotechnical consultant (or other professional) to advise them on hazards affecting their property and improvements, including the condominium structure. “, they added.
The owners of Oceanus have begun seeking help by hiring private contractors to conduct a geological survey.
The board of directors of the Oceanus Homeowners Association has solicited bids to build a new seawall priced around $600,000.
One resident believes his condos will fall into the sea if the city doesn’t help with the construction of a new seawall.
In recent months, homeowners have been trying to solve the problem of erosion moving to the edge of their street.
The board of directors of the Oceanus Homeowners Association has solicited bids to build a new seawall priced around $600,000.
Rasmussen hopes the city will change course and help with construction.
The next step will be approval of the seawall by the California Coastal Commission.
Rasmussen says progress hasn’t been good enough and if the city doesn’t help, it will end in disaster.
“Our building cannot fall into the ocean,” Rasmussen said. “I don’t know what else to say except: Help.”