The abandoned remains of Block 2 and Block 3 were restricted from public access, and the area decayed from both vandalism and exposure to the elements. Nearby residents reported that the remaining buildings became a haven for criminals, drug addicts, and Mat Rempits who used them as temporary shelters. On 12 April 2016, police fatally shot three criminals near the buildings. While attempts were made to cordon off the compound, no perimeter fencing was installed, and the gate was eventually tampered with to allow access. Prolonged use of the site as a criminal hideout caused residents of Taman Hillview and the neighboring Taman Sri Ukay to call for the demolition of the surviving towers.