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derelict property

[/ˈderəlɪkt ˈprɒpərti/]
nounpl: derelict properties
propriedade abandonada
1. A building or land that has been abandoned and is in a state of disrepair or decay, often neglected by its owner
The old factory became a derelict property after the company relocated.
A antiga fábrica tornou-se uma propriedade abandonada após a empresa se mudar.
2. Real estate that is neglected, deteriorated, and typically poses safety or aesthetic concerns to a community
The city is working to demolish derelict properties in the downtown area.
A cidade está trabalhando para demolir propriedades abandonadas na área do centro.
NYC Slang
abandoned building; crack house (colloquial reference to deteriorated property); urban blight
Synonyms
abandoned propertyneglected propertyrun-down propertydilapidated buildingvacant property
Antonyms
well-maintained propertyoccupied propertydeveloped propertyrestored property

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedade abandonada
Most common term in Brazil
General Brazilian
imóvel deteriorado
Alternative term emphasizing deterioration
São Paulo
imóvel ocioso
Legal/formal term used in property law
Portugal
imóvel devoluto
Legal term commonly used in Portuguese property law

Related Idioms & Phrases

eyesore of the neighborhood
blight on the community
falling into disrepair
left to decay
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