The long-awaited demolition of several abandoned houses in Avalon is expected to begin next week.

Borough engineer Shawn Rosensteel told residents and officials at the Avalon Council meeting Tuesday that the contractor would begin work to demolish two houses on Fisk Avenue and another on Norwood.

Residents had complained about rodents and weeds at the Fisk Avenue properties, as well as about other dangerous conditions at the dilapidated properties.