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Residents of the Salem Garden Apartments say they need help following infrastructure issues and renovations that have left some of them displaced. TOP STORIESLISTEN: 911 calls detail heartbreaking moments after a Greensboro woman was shot in the face by her boyfriendEast Bend unpaid water bill could shut off town access by ChristmasRobinson’s defamation lawsuit decreases from $50 million to just $25,000Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking herePeople WXII spoke with say infrastructure issues have been ongoing for months, if not longer. One woman said she is frustrated and she has been living in a hotel for over a month. “All of these apartments had structural damage, infrastructure issues, mold,” said Lachaundria Hairston. “We have holes. We have water damage. The water drains through the pipes, through the venting systems, onto our floors.” Hairston, who has lived in the neighborhood since 2020, added that being displaced has caused some kids who live here to miss school due to problems with bus pickups, prompting parents to find alternatives. “It’s been a lot of parents carpooling,” she said. “It’s been a lot of parents trying to put together funds so we can afford gas to get back and forth. The issues have prompted some residents to appeal to city leaders. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts”A lot of the residents have been coming back to apartments that are substandard,” said Samuel Gavurin at a Winston-Salem City Council meeting Tuesday night. WXII reached out to Councilwoman Annette Scippio, who oversees the East Ward where the apartments are located. She wasnt available for an on-camera interview, but she said she has been in contact with residents and the property managers to understand how the city can help. Hairston said what she and other residents want is more consistent communication. “The property managers want us to treat them in a high regard and be honest and fully compliant with them,” she said. “We expect that to be given to us as well.” Employees in the complexs front office said they couldnt comment on the situation at Salem Gardens and directed us to call their corproate office.WXII reached out, but we’ve not yet heard back.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |TRENDING STORIES