A "decrepit building" refers to a structure that is in a very poor or dilapidated condition. It may be old, falling apart, and in need of repair. Full definition
A group of Bronx housing advocates led by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. rallied against the New York Community Bank which owns the debt on 34 foreclosed and decrepit buildings in the borough, the Tremont Tribune reported. (therealdeal.com)
Warehouse conditions have been improved, including here in Chicago, where the Greater Chicago Food Depository moved from a dank, decrepit building near the Loop to a larger, modern building on the Southwest Side. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
When Congress passed charter school legislation for Washington, D.C., in 1995, our public schools were a national disgrace, characterized by decrepit buildings, a meddling school board, patronage - based employment, sky - high truancy, and some of the nation's lowest graduation rates and test scores. (educationnext.org)