OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha residents have raised concerns about the closure of a community meeting space owned by the city.

Brook Bench, the city’s parks, recreation and public property director, says city building code inspectors ordered the space closed because of significant violations, including safety and health threats.

City records show the building has plumbing and roof leaks, deteriorated and missing flooring, a broken water heater, and inoperable bathroom water faucets. Bench says the building also has mold.

Ella Willis, president of the Neighborhood Action and Facts Association, says the closure is disappointing and unfair because residents have worked hard to improve the north Omaha neighborhood.

Bench says the problems have been ongoing for years and that the Neighborhood Action and Facts Association was aware of them and responsible for making repairs.