This Abandoned Hoarder's House is a Complete Disaster!!

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Hoarding Issues
This week we get to explore an extreme hoarding situation. It appears as though the house has been abandoned for about 13 years since the latest date I could find was from 2011. The large home has not faired well during that time suffering from water damage due to a failing roof. The ceiling has completely collapsed in the master bedroom and insulation covers everything in the room. All of the personal belongings have been strewn about the house including boxes that used to be full of stuff. There was broken glass hidden beneath that clutter everywhere you walked making for a treacherous environment.
I was not able to find much definitive information about the previous owners other than a man who lived in the house was born in 1943 and presumably his wife who was born in 1961 in Hong Kong.
There is a rumour that both the husband and wife were doctors and the husband had their license revoked for a short period before he would later resign from his practice. The wife had continued to work in the field. I was not able to find any evidence of this in my research. However, I did learn that the husband worked as an airport supervisor from paperwork found in the home.
As for the reason why the house was abandoned, that we may never know but in situations like this, it is entirely possible that one or both of owners passed away.
Seeing the condition of this home, it could certainly be saved if someone wealthy had a lot of money to sink into the project but the reality is, with the extensive damage the building has received, it will likely be demolished in the future.
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[@redneckbryon]

Definitely a Full House that's for sure. Probably a lot of antiques in this house still. 2 layers of dry wall isn't normal, in this house here it looks like it's covering up the popcorn ceiling and that sometimes contains asbestoso, so putting up a new layer of drywall, can be cheaper than removing the asbestos.

[@StaticSpaces]

Interesting, I never noticed the second layer of drywall. As for asbestos, it's fine as long as you don't disturb it, once it is airborne, it's a problem. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@katherinehocking8974]

Wow! Awesome video! That home looks like it was once a gorgeous place. The wooden banister was wonderful too! Some of the bathroom fixtures, like taps were pretty expensive. Such a shame that this house was destroyed by the mental issues of owners! (Don't forget your gloves next time, or respirator!) We all appreciate your efforts! Thanks for sharing.

[@StaticSpaces]

It definitely was a nice house at one time but all the stuff added to the explore. I put my respirator on after the video...never want to forget the gloves in a place like that again. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@JoshG1234]

From the name I saw in another video, the woman is still practicing as a doctor and the address on the letter addressed to her is still the location of that practice IIRC. I was actually the one who came up with the idea that both the occupants were doctors and that the male had lost his license to practice. He was not born in 1943 as there is a trophy with his name on it from high school with a date in the 1970s. The family names are very common so it's hard to research the names to see where they lead. The plot twist is the two names associated with this property's address are neither of the two individuals who I believe last lived there nor are they Asian names. One thing is for sure, this house has not been lived in for likely 20+ years. My guess with this home is that it was the childhood home of the male and he lived here with his elderly parents until they passed. That's why there was a high school trophy in one of the bedrooms. Once the parents passed, he inherited the home and lived there for several years with his wife before the hoarding got so bad they had to leave. Now the home sits empty as the couple waits for the value to increase before it is sold for the land. It's in an area with a lot of new, large homes.

[@StaticSpaces]

Well that explains why I wasn't able to find anything about them being doctors. I am going from the passports I found in the house. The man born in 1943 must have been the doctors' father. The woman from Hong Kong, well, I really don't know now but from what I remember their passport expiry dates were from the same time but there is an 18 year age gap. As for the 20 years abandonment, I don't think it has been that long since I found dates on something from 2011 which would make it about 13 years. You did do some pretty great sleuthing though! Thanks very much for your research and for the comment!!

[@benjaminshemluck7571]

That fridge.... omg. I can't image how someone would live like this. I feel for them.

[@StaticSpaces]

Ya, it was a pretty crazy situation but I think the 10 years or so of abandonment made it look worse than it probably was at the time. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@cspat1]

This is very disturbing the pollution that was created, the damage from the horde. while seeing this was both interesting and disturbing. I bet you found it so hard as you are the kind of explorer that doesn’t like to disturb the area and you leave things as you found it. That must have been nearly impossible. I could see pieces that were so cool too. I really liked the toys you showed. I would be so tempted to take or rescue the Donald Duck clock I loved it! See this is why I can’t do what you do, I would see something I thought was wonderful and want to take it. I’m despicable. Thank you for showing us this stressful horde. It was interesting and nerve wrecking , seeing all the waste of money, time and space !

[@StaticSpaces]

It wasn't possible to explore this place without stepping on stuff but most of it was broken already anyway at least. You said it though, it really is a stressful house! 😂 Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@SharonJones-ql8oy]

It's very Sad when children are forced to grow up in this Mental Mess

[@StaticSpaces]

I can only imagine what it would be like for a child to grow up here

[@customscreenprinting]

static spaces thanks for sharing this video that house needs a good cleaning up because it looks really bad and thanks for sharing this video and God Bless.

[@StaticSpaces]

Oh yes, this one was very messy. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@4everachild]

That glass in the door was beautiful. And that piano hopefully wont go to waste.

[@StaticSpaces]

Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@MonoGrinded]

Hopefully that computer is saved too!

[@Bluerose888]

As you were walking around upstairs I saw you cord swinging and I was hoping it wouldn't get caught on something. 14:15 some things were taken, you can see where they sat on the shelves, How can you walk through all that stuff? I would be falling all over the place. That piano was in pretty good shape. I am American and I call it pop too.

[@StaticSpaces]

Ya, that cord was always a problem while exploring, so I had to upgrade to a wireless mic, way better for this kind of thing. It was a very difficult explore walking around there. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@stephaniemcquillan1930]

Hi again. Waow. What a mess. So much stuff that you can hardly even see the layout of the place. Most of the stuff is rubbish/trash/garbage, but there’s some stuff there that could’ve been salvaged and or donated. Although in saying that maybe not for all the germs in the place and what not. Good on you for getting around it. Most people would have opened the door and been like “nope”. I’m sure this was a nice house before all that stuff was gathered up. Nice windows and stairway and that piano still looked in good condition. Can’t imagine doctors would treat a house like this but could well have been. Thanks very much for the video! Very interesting.

[@StaticSpaces]

Can you imagine if your family doctor lived like this at home, it's a little scary to think about. Ya that piano really is in good condition. Thank you very much for your comment Stephanie!!

[@stephaniemcquillan1930]

@@StaticSpaces My dad was a doctor and our house definitely wasn’t like this. My mum wouldn’t have let it happen as she’s very house proud lol, but I know it’s an illness so I’m definitely not judging anyone. It’s terrible though. I’m a low-key hoarder myself 😂

[@CreepyComfortCrime]

Wow!! All that stuff! 😮 Great find again!

[@StaticSpaces]

Ya, this place was a bit overwhelming. Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for your comment!!

[@judymcinnis]

James, you have to be the king of parcore in order to navigate this house. I always worry that you are going to get hurt or stuck somewhere in houses like this. It's the mamma bear in me. Horribly sad, secretive lives hoarders live. Anyway, fun fact, that Humpty Dumpty lunch box is from 1970 and goes for about $35 on Esty.

[@StaticSpaces]

I don't know about parkour but I am pretty good on my feet and have good balance. This one was a little stressful though, frustrating walking on all the stuff and worried about the broken glass. That's cool about the lunch box but please don't give people any ideas, too many sticky fingers around. Thank you very much for your comment Judy!!

[@freejtautomatic]

the magazine at the beginning is wild😭

[@StaticSpaces]

I thought so! Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@thegrouchyfish]

Great explore James! Sooo much stuff in there. It must be hard to take it all in. As always, thanks for posting and I can't wait to see you at the next..... Static Space! 😊

[@StaticSpaces]

I was very overwhelmed in this house, there was just so much to look at and it was hard to figure out what to focus on. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@fawnfredenburg5361]

Great premier video James and I really enjoyed it and I’m going to rewatch this now 👍❤️😎

[@StaticSpaces]

Glad you enjoyed it Fawn and thank you very much for your comment!!

[@fawnfredenburg5361]

You are so welcome James ❤️

[@SharonJones-ql8oy]

From watching Hoarders TV shows I see people Living like this. They usually have a small "path" to wherever they lay down to sleep but otherwise they just walk over the sh¡+ like it's no big deal. Some hoarders can't Even part with Garbage 😢

[@StaticSpaces]

I mean that could be the case here but other than the stairs, there was no real path in this house and none of the beds could have been used. I really do think thieves made a lot of the mess. I could be wrong though. Either way it's a pretty sad situation. Thanks very much for your comments Sharon!!

[@user-yt3lr9jn5r]

What a damn shame people waste so much money. Donate all that stuff to Goodwill. Thank you so much for the video. I do appreciate it😊

[@StaticSpaces]

Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@Xavierxavou]

Salut James ! It’s a beautifuf house whith a good taste for the furnitures ! My father suffer from the same disease , diogenes syndrome. Often this happens when one of the two people in the couple dies , and it takes on incredible proportions ! It took a very long and hard time to vacate the apartment . Merci beaucoup . 😊

[@StaticSpaces]

Oh no, that's terrible Xavier! I can't imagine trying to help someone in this situation, it would be no small task. Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire!!

[@harrietlivengood6793]

Wow 😮 this is one for the record books. I can see through all the rubbish that at one time they had nice, expensive furniture. The grand piano is very nice and expensive just left to decay. This is a severe mental illness that affects the entire family. It’s sad that children had to live in this squalor. The grand staircase is slap dab in the middle of a dumpster disaster. Interesting but sad video James.

[@StaticSpaces]

This was an upscale house for sure in a nice area, so the furniture didn't surprise me too much. Definitely a sad situation! Thanks very much for your comment!!

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

So 😢 sad.. I watch the episodes hoarders 😢 mentally and emotionally turmoil of traumatic events that occurred in ones life 😢❤🙏🏾

[@StaticSpaces]

It can definitely be an emotional situation. Thank you very much for your comments!!

[@chillysnowgirl8322]

I follow a woman who goes in and cleans hoarder homes and it's absolutely tied in with mental health, but it makes me sad thinking how it mentally affected them as well... and then there's offshoots like physical health (because there's no way to clean in that situation, so mold & dust would be an issue), and it likely affected their money situation too. It's too bad it was so cluttered, because there were definite 'treasures'-- the arched windows upstairs, the blue tub and toilet (thank goodness the bathroom mirror wasn't broken!), the retro 80's sofa(s?) upstairs, the stone fireplace in the family room, the wooden staircase railing, and of course the beautiful piano. Anyway, thanks for going in and checking it out (i would've ran in the other direction 😂). Now, go to your doctors' place and get a tetanus shot. 😜

[@StaticSpaces]

Ya, it would have been nice to see it before someone tossed everything around, would have been easier to see all the cool things left behind. Thank you very much for your comment Carrie!!

[@ckswat77zz51]

This place is overwhelming! Hi SS. I can’t believe you trudged through all that. Just crazy. It makes me think of how this home looked at the beginning of-then bit by bit corners get filled, closets, basement, & it keeps going. I dealt with this in my family. I’m assuming this is in a neighborhood. You’d think it be a health hazard. You’re right James, absolutely crazy. I had a that wall/watch clock when I was a kid except it was Mickey Mouse 😂. Glad you didn’t get lost in all that. Take care & don’t forget those 🧤 next time🙋🏻‍♀️

[@ckswat77zz51]

PS It’s awful that piano is sitting there rotting

[@StaticSpaces]

This one was very tough to explore and I was getting very frustrated by the end but still so interesting to see! I can't imagine having to deal with a hoarder situation, I'm sure that was very stressful for you. That's cool that you had one of those giant watches! Thank you very much for your comment CK and for trying to make it to the premiere!!

[@pollylewis9611]

I feel very sorry for those that lived like this, so very unsafe and sad, I'm thinking a hoarder lived there and vandals have just trashed it, just my thought. Well James this was another adventure for sure, thank you so much.

[@StaticSpaces]

I think you are right Polly, that's exactly what I was thinking while editing this video. Sometimes it takes time for a location's history to sink in with time. Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for your comment!!

[@roxielugraf2944]

I was afraid you would slip down into the basement!

[@StaticSpaces]

That wouldn't have been fun! 😆 Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@fawnfredenburg5361]

James you can’t even navigate in the house 😳

[@StaticSpaces]

Nope, it was stressful! Lol Thanks a lot for your comments Fawn!!

[@fawnfredenburg5361]

You are so welcome James 😁

[@TWTexasA1]

Hell the fridge looked pretty good compared to the rest of the house…..

[@StaticSpaces]

It was still pretty gross though!

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

❤❤❤❤❤ blessings ❤❤❤❤

[@sassysue6472]

Oh boy. I just don’t get it. Who lives like that-and at one time that was a nice house. My husband was a hoarder-it drove me crazy. I went all have things we hairs but this is ridiculous.

[@StaticSpaces]

Ya, hoarding is a sad situation for sure and difficult to get the help one needs. Thanks very much for your comment!!

[@danielschannel701]

This house has a few items that look to be from the mid-nineties like the Bburago car and the TV sets.

[@StaticSpaces]

Thanks very much for your comment!!

[@fawnfredenburg5361]

Wow James that house is one hot mess and I love that wallpaper 😊

[@StaticSpaces]

It was a disaster! 😂

[@fawnfredenburg5361]

Yes it was James 😂

[@billstill1794]

They were not hoarders, they were collectors of fine quality items! They just had an odd way of displaying it! Obviously, the place has been tossed like a salad with things stolen and destroyed by intruders, thieves, and vandals. Thank you for blessing 🙏this mess with your arms out like Christ! - this was once somebody's life. ...PS: I have a sticker collection just like that! (@20:24)

[@StaticSpaces]

Ya, I hate seeing places destroyed like this. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@choosewisely6994]

😢😬😩🤢 WOW 😳 This is definitely a hoarder situation along with vandalism from idiots in my opinion. The plastic bags on door knobs etc the empty plastic soda bottles, tons of boxes , to name a few things that are red flags for a hoarder situation. It's sad in general but appears a child lived there at some point 😞. It's interesting because they did have some nice furniture around here and there but also old stuff it's strange. They had pictures hung up , decorations at some point, clothes, and the house had some good features like some of the windows, bathroom tiles. Appears everything was left, all the clothes in closets etc, men and women and a child belongings as if they just walk out one day or maybe a death happen and the remaining family said nope not dealing with this horrific home. I pray the child is in better circumstances at least 😢 The nasty hand marks around the light switches and stairs, walls is usually a sign of a horder trying to navigate all the trash to walk over it's truly disturbing. Usually a horder starts hording everything even trash due to some kind of trauma in their life like a death of a spouse, family members or children etc. Somehow keeping everything is a coping mechanism from losing something or someone so they hold on to everything. Also some in addition buy multiple items of the samething as well like dolls ,stuff animals, glassware, clothing, etc. Some buy online items everyday and just stack it all up and even useless trash and junk as we see . So many people need mental health care in many ways it's heartbreaking. Interesting video and a look into a horrific situation. I hope people reach out for help themselves or the family members of these people if any are left, or friends, neighbors . They certainly need help with therapy and or medication this is a bad way to live it's so heartbreaking to me. Thanks as always for a video it's always interesting and to imagine the story behind these homes and people or locations abandoned as well you show us. Disclaimer: People who collect dolls, stuff animals or anything they like is not a hoarder, it's the chaos of collecting everything with no purpose and just hording everything like this situation. Many people collect things but not a hoarder.

[@StaticSpaces]

Yes hoarding really is a sad situation and there's no doubt that someone in this house had a problem. Hopefully they got some help. Buying multiples of things isn't necessarily a sign of hoarding though, can be a sign of smart financial decisions or something that has been discontinued. Thank you very much for your input as always!!

[@choosewisely6994]

@@StaticSpaces Yes , I understand buying multiples is not necessarily a hoarder situation. I buy in bulk from Amazon household items it's often cheaper like toilet paper, paper towels, cereal, trash bags etc. I understand that is not hordering. Items you actually use and buy in bulk. Also collectors of paintings, cars, old stuff anything that is considered a personal collection for someone. All kinds baseball cards etc . I knew a lady that bought multiples of the egg cookers to make boiled eggs. She bought twenty then the next month bought 35. She never used them, or gave away, resold them, or gave as gifts . She just keeps them in the boxes in a bedroom. She buys stuff like this all the time different items does the same thing with everything. Electric coffee makers, tea pitchers, Christmas lights ( never used them) towels, flower pots and the list goes on and on. Everything is in box in a room and garage. Years of this buying multiples never doing anything with them. This was what I was speaking of when talking about buying multiples. Take Care Enjoyed the video it was interesting.

[@paulademarco1585]

It is complete disaster xo. Hoarder dwellings are ❤

[@StaticSpaces]

It sure was chaotic. Thanks so much for your comment!!

[@robertcable6348]

Well maybe not, went back & looked again and I'm not sure what those boxes say.

[@StaticSpaces]

Ya, I don't think it was because I'm pretty sure this house has been abandoned for longer than that. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@SharonJones-ql8oy]

Betting The House was condemned by the City & they were forced to clean up or vacate. Kids would be taken into CPS Custody.

[@StaticSpaces]

That's definitely a possibility, there was an order on the door that had been placed recently to clean up the yard and secure the building

[@TWTexasA1]

No way Canadian stamps in Canada…who would have thunk it…🤣🤣

[@robertcable6348]

Looked like a Covid test on the piano.

[@paulademarco1585]

So hoarders have issues, quite complicated,

[@StaticSpaces]

Very true. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@mariagasperazzo8245]

Eles deviam ser um pouco bagunçado pelo jeito da casa 🏡 mas eu amei os carinhos ❤e o piano 🎹 quantas coisas deixado patrais Ah você devia colocar em português para mim entender o que você fala

[@StaticSpaces]

Yes, it appears they left everything behind, a very sad situation. Well, maybe if the channel grows enough I can consider hiring someone to do foreign subtitles. But doesn't Google auto generate some foreign subtitles? Thank you very much for your comment Maria!!

[@TWTexasA1]

I would think the last person that lived there owned the place and for some reason just left it..maybe they owed back taxes or payments to the bank who knows but they left in a hurry..

[@StaticSpaces]

Ya, sometimes we don't have all the answers. Thank you very much for your comments!!

[@someguy9778]

Forced to wear jeans. 😆

[@StaticSpaces]

Haha, I hate wearing pants in the summer, or shoes for that matter. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@TWTexasA1]

They had good taste in booze 👍🏼👍🏼

[@irenewatts2874]

Oh my goodness James This definitely a hoarders house. There’s no way any squatters would own any of that stuff. It’s a terrible sickness hoarding. How did they get around in there? You James deserve a 🏅 for trying to navigate thru that mess that was once a house. I was worried you might fall thru the floor. The floors weaken with all that weight on them. What a freakin nightmare. You are a brave man James to just try to walk thru there. I’m glad you made it out uninjured. Thank you for showing us this hoarders house. Stay safe and well. This house EW🤮😱. Creepy basement too. They should set fire🔥to this house.

[@StaticSpaces]

I agree, the stuff there really didn't look like things a squatter would buy but someone definitely came in and ransacked the place. It was very difficult to navigate through that mess! Ya, I doubt this one has much time left. Thank you very much for your comment Irene!!

[@jamescarrington5521]

Well.....someone was gay or was bi-curious, because there's an old "Honcho" skin magazine on the floor in one of the bedrooms, and then I saw part of a "Pride" periodical that are most often found in gay nightclubs and many adult bookstores. 😮

[@StaticSpaces]

It took me a few seconds to figure out what the magazine was all about. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@user-mf7me6cz7z]

Hi new here .that's a lot of trash and good fines.ill clean it for 10.000

[@StaticSpaces]

Lol what?

[@nbwelsh]

Great video. It's such a sad situation indeed. I really hope you have your tetanus up to date sunshine. Cheers.

[@StaticSpaces]

I should probably look into that. Thank you very much for your comment!!

[@UncappedFilms]

First

[@sexyshit84]

🤦🏻‍♀️ Really.

[@StaticSpaces]

I guess someone has to be first. Thanks a lot for your comment Uncapped!!

[@johnrodgers9877]

Dear James : I sincerely hope you did not flip thru the pages of that HONCHO mag on the floor !! That sort of thing is best viewed at home , in the dark , in bed , with a flashlight !! That Samsung piano , when new , was worth its weight in gold . The conditions it's now in are absolutely criminal . Hoping you were able to escape that den of iniquity with your innocense intact !! Your BBF . John

[@StaticSpaces]

I tend to leave those sorts of things alone when I find them and for good reason. There was definitely no shortage of interesting things to see at this house. Thanks very much for your comment John!!

[@sexyshit84]

This is one awesome and dangerous explore. I truly hope it didnt smell. Im glad you got here before the living room clean up was done. Amazing work as always JH. Big Hugs 😊😊 P.S. dang it you forgot your gloves

[@StaticSpaces]

Ya, I'm glad I got there before the living cleanup too. Thanks very much for your comment Kimmy!!

[@bizzielizzie913]

What ashame, that was a nice house at one point.

[@StaticSpaces]

Definitely was. Thanks so much for your comment!!