Residents of three apartment buildings on Baitik Baatyr Street in Bishkek are protesting a municipal order demanding the removal of enclosed and barred balconies. Municipal Transport Unit #402 issued the requirement, seeking to restore the buildings’ original appearance as constructed in 1966. Residents have appealed to city authorities, objecting to the directive. The balconies were reportedly enclosed and modified over the years by individual apartment owners. The order necessitates the demolition of these structures, returning them to their initial, open state. This has sparked concern among residents who view the enclosures as providing additional living space and security. City officials have yet to respond publicly to the residents’ appeal.