A Portland landlord is calling on city officials to help protect his tenants from what he describes as an unsafe environment in front of his building.

He says his building’s front steps, located at 19 Portland Street, have seen daily drug use, crime and violence over the years. He’s now worried about the safety of his tenants.

“There are fights, screaming, drug abuse, drug dealing,” landlord Ned Payne said. “And it happens every day.”

Payne’s security video shows open drug use, fights and public indecency outside his apartment building.