Cape Town’s Problem Building Unit (PBU) is a team dedicated to resolving neglected buildings known as “problem buildings.” These buildings pose a threat to the community, become hotbeds for criminal activity, and are environmental hazards. The PBU uses a multitiered approach to enforce compliance with property owners and identify new problem buildings to ensure public safety and preserve the urban beauty of Cape Town’s cities. The PBU’s mission calls for community involvement in early reporting of potential problem buildings for a safer, cleaner, and more visually pleasing urban landscape.
