adding a lonely face, barely visible in one of the windows would have made this a more profound photo. Removing the pole would have made this a more dramatic photo
Seems like an interesting choice of subject that works for the challenge. There appears to be focus issues though. If not already using one, a tripod could make a big difference, especially if the lighting conditions cause slower shutter speed. Or even any solid surface to shoot from. Even placing a bean bag on the ground or something like that. Also, the exposure seems a little hot in the upper left area.
I like the comp and how the windows frame the photo. It seems to me like the you had lighting problems and the sharpness of the picture has been compromised. Fits theme really well.
They are sad and this looks like typical urban desolation. Now we need to turn it into an eye-popping photo without taking away the sadness and ugliness. How, is the question. I'm not sure I have any suggestions. Possibly it would have worked better if the photo had been taking on the skew. I know, a head looking out of one window would have added the appeal needed.
Good subject but the image appears to be washed out towards the top, losing cintrast. The wires tend to also distract the eye from the window a little, but I guess theres not much you could do about that.