OMAHA'S 3RD WORLD SLIDE
Crack Den on Farnam Street gets Fed Money
Sewage leaks and Crumbling Sidewalks
The Elite Plan: Condemn the building and set historic building's residents out on the cruel streets of Calcutta, Nebraska
July 12, 2026 — Formal demand to HUD Office of Inspector General
Allegations of fraudulent "ghost" residents, improper funding, and denial of Resident Council rights at Central Park Tower and Burt Street Apartments.
📥 DOWNLOAD FULL HUD OIG LETTER (PDF)
Signed by Daniel Lukat, President — Central Park Tower Resident Council
CC: HUD Omaha, Senators Fischer & Ricketts, Omaha Mayor, ICE, and others
Previous News Coverage (2025)
September 24, 2025 — Channel 3 News
"Just a nightmare": Central Park Tower residents fed up with living conditions, absent management, and safety concerns.
September 8, 2025 — Channel 3 News
Sinkhole repairs finally begin on 16th Street after more than eight months.
In the News: Homeless in Tunnels & Building Break-ins
Residents report chronic break-ins, vagrants taking over common areas, drugs and debris left behind.
Our Urgent Issues
🪳 Bed Bugs Infestation
Rampant bed bug problems in HUD-funded senior housing, severely impacting health and quality of life.
🚰 Sewage Leaks
Raw sewage flooding floors, creating hazardous and unsanitary conditions for elderly and disabled residents.
🏢 No On-Site Management
No office hours or accessible management. Residents are left abandoned with no one to resolve daily crises.
🏕️ Unauthorized Camping & Break-ins
Individuals not on leases entering the building, taking over common areas, and compromising safety in a senior-only community.
🏗️ Massive Construction — Zero Voice
Surrounded by billions in downtown construction while residents have no representation or input.
🐕 Dog Waste Everywhere
No cleaning policy or enforcement, leading to unsanitary conditions throughout the property.
We demand accountability, transparency, and safe housing for our seniors and disabled neighbors.