A distressed four-bedroom home at 2200 Rose Street has been listed for $395,000 and is under contract with a developer for restoration. The property, which hasn’t seen maintenance since the 1970s, is in poor condition, having severe structural damage and an ongoing water leak. Notably, it has a lifetime tenant, 83 years old, who will remain rent-free. Critics have labeled the home a 'Berkeley deathtrap,' with an inspector deeming it the worst property encountered during 35 years of inspections. This situation echoes the famous case of Jeanne Calment, who made a beneficial deal allowing her to live longer than expected.
"I've been doing inspections for 35 years. This is the worst property I've ever seen. There is nothing to salvage. It is a hazard and there shouldn't be anyone living there. It needs to be torn down."
"You too could own this Berkeley deathtrap!"
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