Residents of an apartment building in Yekaterinburg, Russia, have been plagued by persistent roof leaks for several years, causing significant damage to their homes. The building, located at 2 Varshavskaya Street, experiences severe flooding during rains, affecting apartments on the top floor.

The leaks have damaged stretch ceilings, electrical wiring, and furniture. According to Anton, a resident of the building, water pours into apartments during rains, sometimes requiring residents to collect 5–10 buckets of water or more.

The situation has become so dire that some residents have had to cut off electricity in parts of their apartments due to water damage to the wiring. Water often flows through lamps and chandeliers, posing a safety hazard.

A socket in one of the apartments caught fire and burned out in late May due to water intrusion. Residents also report dampness in the electrical panel on the fifth floor, raising concerns about a potential short circuit.

The building is managed by Remstroykompleks, which has informed residents that the only solution is to await major roof repairs. However, the management company has stated that it is uncertain when funds will be available for such repairs.

A commission organized by the management company in May 2025 concluded that patching the roof would no longer be effective and that major repairs are necessary. The company stated that the building was constructed in 1975 and has not undergone major repairs since.

A technical inspection revealed extensive damage to the roof’s waterproofing layer, including tears, cracks, and missing sections of the coating. The cement screed is also deteriorating.

Remstroykompleks acknowledged that current repairs are ineffective due to the extreme wear and tear of the roof structure. The company has sent requests to various regional and municipal housing authorities to include the building in the list of those in dire need of major repairs, but without success.

A 2025 building inspection found that the roof is more than 85% worn out. Major repairs are not scheduled to take place until 2033–2035.

Residents have been saving money on a “special account” to finance major repairs in 2026. They have accumulated 3,457,000 rubles, which the management company believes is sufficient to cover the cost of roof repairs. To proceed, residents need to hold a meeting and allocate the funds for the project.