I looked at the pictures in the story. Slide 6 was a nice home. The argument for condemnation could actually be made for the rest of them.
What argument for condemnation? The government does not even compensate the owner for demolishing the building. It simply tears it down, bills the owner to haul it away, and leaves the land worthless.
The biggest “blight” *I* saw was the pathetic state of the sidewalks and roadways. Yes, a couple of those homes were a bit shabby, but those sidewalks were utterly hazardous.
Politician, clean up YOUR responsibility first, THEN worry about those who pay your wage.