Construction halts on Denver's landmark residence, sparking a "fecal demonstration"
Stalled Renovation of Historic Home in Denver Sparks "Poop Protest"
The historic landmark home at 2725 East Seventh Avenue Parkway in Denver has remained vacant and in disrepair for about six years, with no progress reported on resuming renovations as of August 2025. This prolonged vacancy and deterioration have led to a notable form of protest from neighbors, who have been leaving dog feces around the property, dubbed the "poop protest."
The home, which was sold in 2015, underwent a renovation project that stalled out in 2019. The owner secured a permit for an addition in the same year but abandoned the project halfway through, during the pandemic. Since then, the property has attracted weeds, rodents, homeless individuals, and break-ins.
The neighborhood, which includes a Colorado Senator's residence and a location where a former Governor once lived, has grown increasingly frustrated with the neglected state of the property. Alexandra Foster with Denver's Community Planning and Development agency states that the property has a history of complaints, with City records showing 40 complaints and citations associated with the home since 2019.
Flavia Montecinos, the owner of the home, sent a written statement regarding the illegal dumping of waste on the property. She is addressing the issue by regularly disposing of the waste. However, neighbors are still frustrated, with Mimi Garrison, a neighbor who has lived next to the home for nearly 50 years, joking that the home should be used as a Haunted House at Halloween.
In May, a city inspector noted that the neighborhood is angry with the homeowner, and many throw dog poop bags full of excrement over the fence into the yard. On a recent visit, there were dozens of brightly colored poop bags littering the front of the home. Garrison also mentioned that homeless individuals were living in the garage at one point.
The 120-year-old home has fallen into disrepair, with windows boarded up, doors removed, weeds dotting the 9,000-square-foot parcel, and a metal construction fence erected around the property. The home was added to Denver's "neglected and derelict" building list in 2024.
City records show a residential construction permit for the property is "in progress," allowing for the construction of a "small addition" and interior and exterior remodeling. However, as of August 2025, no updates suggest that renovation work has restarted, and the protest reflects ongoing local frustration and lack of resolution regarding the property's condition.
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[1] City records show history of complaints and citations associated with the home
[2] Neighbors leave dog poop bags on vacant home in Denver protest
[1] The prolonged neglect of the historic home on 2725 East Seventh Avenue Parkway, Denver, has triggered a series of complaints and citations from the City, as documented in its records.
[2] Frustrated neighbors of the stalled renovation project have took an unusual step to voice their discontent, leaving dog poop bags on the vacant property to express their grievances about the state of the home in real-estate and financial investment.
