West Hollywood coyotes occupy abandoned construction site

West Hollywood coyotes abandoned construction site nighttime howling city response

A pack of coyotes has moved into an abandoned multi‑unit construction zone in West Hollywood, California, after the project stalled several years ago. Residents report nightly howling and barking that wakes them, describing the site as a “coyote condo.” Video footage captured at least four coyotes lounging on balconies, and a KABC news helicopter later observed a coyote trotting around the property.

The construction halt is said to have lasted three to four years, leaving the fenced‑off lot empty and attracting the animals. Neighbors say the coyotes do not attack people but raise concerns for pets and children and inconvenience sleep. They have urged the City of West Hollywood to intervene and address the abandoned building and the welfare of the coyotes.

City officials were contacted for comment, but a response has not been detailed in the reports. The situation highlights how urban wildlife exploits vacant spaces and the community’s desire for a resolution.

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Cindy Sorley · City of West Hollywood · Coyotes · Coyotes · Davaughn Smith · West Hollywood · West Hollywood, California

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[● 3 SOURCES] Residents report nightly howling that often wakes them up. abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Coyotes have not attacked people and generally avoid approaching humans. abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com
[● 4 SOURCES] A pack of coyotes has taken up residence in an abandoned construction site in West Hollywood. thegardenmagazine.com · abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Construction at the site stopped about three to four years ago. abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The abandoned site had previously housed homeless people before coyotes arrived. abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Residents have asked the City of West Hollywood to take action on the abandoned building. abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com
[● 3 SOURCES] At least four coyotes were captured on video on the balconies of the unfinished building. abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A KABC news helicopter spotted a coyote trotting around the property. abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The construction project has been halted for three to four years. abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com
[● 3 SOURCES] At least four coyotes were captured on video lounging on balconies of the unfinished building. abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com
[● 4 SOURCES] A pack of coyotes has taken over an abandoned construction site in West Hollywood, California. thegardenmagazine.com · abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Residents report nightly howling and barking that wakes them. thegardenmagazine.com · abc30.com · 6abc.com · abc7ny.com