Methodology and Terms

Greensboro's Housing Assessments was a volunteer-led initiative of the city's Community Housing Team.  Volunteers surveyed the exterior conditions presents at residential structures within the target neighborhoods.  Surveys were conducted from April-September 2013 and follow up field work was conducted in November 2014.  

Properties were evaluated on physical conditions such as 

• Uneven or broken windows
• Missing Handrails
• Presence of rot
• Broken steps
• Sagging roof
• Missing roof tiles/shingles

The condition of the yard/lot was also evaluated. 

Properties were classified into three levels based on the conditions observed:

• Level 1: No more than 1 minor defect present, no major defects.
• Level 2: 3 or less minor defects present and/or 1 major defect.
• Level 3: 4 or more minor defects present and/or 2 or more major defects.