Get one last look at these 5 London eyesores before the city has them demolished

Officials with the City of London want to demolish five derelict homes because of recurring problems with squatters, pests and rising enforcement costs.

The homes, the majority of which are close to the downtown, are neighbourhood eyesores with overgrown yards, broken windows and in some cases collapsing roofs and floors.

Besides being ugly, they're dangerous, according to city officials. Serving as a safe haven for insects, vermin and even squatters, looking for shelter from the elements.

All of them are subject to numerousenforcement orders by the City of London that their owners haveignored,that officials have finally had enough and have ordered them torn down for the good of the community.

533 Piccadilly Street

200 Adelaide Street North

8 Henry Street

315 Oakland Avenue

271 William Street