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Blight Accountability

Birmingham council actions holding owners of vacant or blighted structures accountable for the condition of their property.

Volume timeline

Blight Accountability — items per month

Indexed so far 11750 items in last 181 months
Total dollars $19.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (67.0% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 128 items, $320,293 2022-02-01: 60 items, $173,328 2022-03-01: 83 items, $75,082 2022-04-01: 66 items, $190,752 2022-05-01: 118 items, $150,742 2022-06-01: 77 items, $60,180 2022-07-01: 93 items, $256,589 2022-08-01: 53 items, $292,200 2022-09-01: 82 items, $164,512 2022-10-01: 54 items, $55,690 2022-11-01: 66 items, $189,517 2022-12-01: 25 items, $64,785 2023-01-01: 37 items, $188,291 2023-02-01: 94 items, $185,881 2023-03-01: 41 items, $133,802 2023-04-01: 92 items, $397,476 2023-05-01: not indexed yet 2023-06-01: not indexed yet 2023-07-01: not indexed yet 2023-08-01: not indexed yet 2023-09-01: not indexed yet 2023-10-01: not indexed yet 2023-11-01: not indexed yet 2023-12-01: not indexed yet 2024-01-01: 50 items, $771,986 2024-02-01: 49 items 2024-03-01: 44 items 2024-04-01: 11 items, $4,097 2024-05-01: 46 items 2024-06-01: 34 items 2024-07-01: 72 items, $184,735 2024-08-01: 61 items 2024-09-01: 70 items, $339,207 2024-10-01: 65 items, $24,883 2024-11-01: 3 items 2024-12-01: 82 items, $69,000 2025-01-01: 54 items 2025-02-01: 46 items 2025-03-01: 38 items 2025-04-01: 82 items, $233,214 2025-05-01: 44 items 2025-06-01: 36 items, $110,000 2025-07-01: 115 items, $654,669 2025-08-01: 118 items 2025-09-01: 86 items 2025-10-01: 120 items 2025-11-01: 50 items 2025-12-01: 106 items 2026-01-01: 94 items 2026-02-01: 27 items 2026-03-01: 127 items 2026-04-01: 53 items 2026-05-01: 80 items, $50,350 2026-06-01: not indexed yet 2026-07-01: not indexed yet 2026-08-01: not indexed yet 2026-09-01: not indexed yet 2026-10-01: not indexed yet 2026-11-01: not indexed yet 2026-12-01: not indexed yet 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe structure at 4349 49th Ct N

Blighted building at 4349 49th Court North will be torn down after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition helps stabilize the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4349 - 49th Court North, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2216 Mayfield Avenue S.W.

City declares the structure and shed unsafe public nuisances and orders their removal, clearing a blighted property in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2216 Mayfield Avenue S.W., Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1416 17th Street S.W.

The city is declaring the property unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. This removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1416 - 17th Street S.W., Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1328 – 15th Way S.W. ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; city will demolish the building to remove blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1328 - 15th Way S.W., Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 417 16th Place S.W. ordered demolished

City will demolish a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property for future development or stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 417 - 16th Place S.W., Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

521 Frances Street deemed unsafe; city to demolish building

The city has declared this property a public nuisance and will demolish it. Neighbors benefit from removal of an unsafe structure; demolition clears the lot for potential redevelopment or green space.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 521 Frances Street, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2100 Avenue J in Ensley

Unsafe or blighted structures harm neighborhood safety and property values. Demolition clears the site for potential redevelopment or green space.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2100 Avenue J Ensley, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 2911 Avenue B unsafe; building to be demolished

Ensley neighborhood blight addressed: city will remove abandoned/deteriorated structure flagged as public safety hazard.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2911 Avenue B Ensley, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 513 Antwerp Avenue

Unsafe structure in Woodlawn will be torn down to eliminate public health and safety hazard. Clears blighted property from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 513 Antwerp Avenue, Woodlawn, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 517 Antwerp Ave ordered demolished

A condemned property in Woodlawn will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for potential redevelopment and eliminates a public safety hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 517 Antwerp Avenue, Woodlawn, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 805 47th St N

The city is tearing down a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes hazards from the neighborhood and clears the way for land recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 805 - 47th Street North, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 4725 2nd Avenue South

An unsafe, blighted structure in Avondale will be removed, clearing a public nuisance from the neighborhood and opening the parcel for potential reuse.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4725 2nd Avenue South, Avondale, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 562 64th St South

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be removed, clearing blighted property and improving neighborhood safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 562 - 64th Street South, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 569–64th Street South

Blighted structure removed from neighborhood; property becomes eligible for redevelopment or remediation.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 569 - 64th Street South, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: costs assessed as property liens

City will clear weeds and overgrowth from neglected properties; cleanup costs become liens that owners must pay or face enforcement action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe duplex at 917 Erie Street

Unsafe building at 917 Erie Street will be torn down to remove blight and public hazard from the Wylam neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 917 Erie Street
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 561 Avenue G in Pratt City

Unsafe structures pose fire and safety risks to neighbors. This demolition removes a blighted property and helps stabilize the Pratt City neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 561 Avenue G Pratt City, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Pratt City: 923 Avenue S declared unsafe, scheduled for demolition

Building at 923 Avenue S declared unsafe and a public nuisance; will be demolished. Addresses neighborhood blight and improves public safety in Pratt City.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 923 Avenue S Pratt City
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4 3rd Avenue S ordered demolished

City will remove a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The demolition clears a hazard from the neighborhood and removes blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4 3rd Avenue S, Birmingham
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown weeds face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. Assessment amounts and affected addresses will be finalized at the public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment levied on blighted properties

City collects cleanup costs from property owners who failed to maintain overgrown lots. Assessment enforces 2009 blight ordinance and shifts abatement expense to neglectful owners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on unnamed properties

Property owners will receive a bill for weed removal costs on their land. The assessment is based on a 2009 city declaration that the weeds posed a noxious or dangerous condition.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

City clears noxious weeds from neglected parcels and bills property owners. Owners may face liens or higher tax bills if assessed costs aren't paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City collects costs for clearing dangerous weeds from abandoned or neglected parcels. Property owners may face liens or added tax bills if they don't pay.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners with noxious weeds may face cleanup costs passed to them. This item sets the hearing where you can challenge the assessment or negotiate terms.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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