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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 4420 items in last 77 months
Total dollars $8.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (27.0% 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 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #89 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7100 Naples Avenue

Property declared a public nuisance and health hazard; demolition approved to remove dangerous structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7100 Naples Avenue, Birmingham, 35206
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #141 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Ensley building at 514/526 19th Street approved for demolition

City will demolish an unsafe building in the Ensley neighborhood. The decision removes a public nuisance from a residential area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 514 19th Street aka 526 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham, 35218
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on properties

Property owners with blighted, overgrown lots may face special assessments to cover the cost of city weed removal. Check if your address is on the list—you could owe money.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #92 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 255 51st Street North demolished

City removes condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Property clears blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 255 51st Street North, Birmingham, 35212
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

1001 4th Avenue West building declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City will demolish a blighted building at 1001 4th Avenue West. Removes a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1001 4th Avenue West, Birmingham, 35204
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 510 30th Street ordered demolished

City is removing a blighted structure in Ensley that poses a public safety hazard. Demolition clears the property for potential reuse and reduces blight in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 510 30th Street Ensley, Birmingham, 35218
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #86 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 601 2nd Street North unsafe; orders demolition

Property at 601 2nd Street North will be demolished after the city determined the building is unsafe and a public nuisance. This affects the immediate neighborhood and removes a hazardous structure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 601 2nd Street North, Birmingham, 35204
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #90 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 124 2nd Ave. South ordered demolished

City declares structure unsafe and will demolish it, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 124 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, 35205
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1819 31st Street SW declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish an unsafe structure in your neighborhood, reducing blight and potential hazards. The property at 1819 31st Street SW (also known as 3012 Dawson Avenue) is deemed unsafe and a public nuisance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1819 31st Street SW aka 3012 Dawson Avenue (Rear), Birmingham, 35211
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover city weed-removal costs on their lots. The hearing allows owners to contest the charges.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #87 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 604 2nd Street North

The building at 604 2nd Street North has been declared a public nuisance and unsafe; the city will demolish it. This removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 604 2nd Street North aka 122 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35204
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges to cover costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. The city removes weeds and bills owners; failure to pay can lead to liens or tax collection.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1713 Avenue V

City declares this property a public nuisance and unsafe, ordering its demolition. Removes a blighted or dangerous structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1713 Avenue V, Birmingham, 35218
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 304 4th Ave South

Unsafe structure at 304 4th Avenue South will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 304 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, 35205
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1232 17th Street North

Blighted property will be removed from neighborhood. Building was deemed unsafe and a public nuisance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1232 17th Street North, Birmingham, 35204
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on vacant properties

City is imposing cleanup costs on property owners for overgrown weeds declared a public safety hazard in 2020. Affected owners may face liens or property tax bills to recover abatement expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties

Property owners may owe special assessment fees to cover city costs of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds. Check if your property is listed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

128 Kappa Avenue South ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

Property at 128 Kappa Avenue South will be demolished after city determination that the structure is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted or dangerous buildings improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 128 Kappa Avenue South, Birmingham, 35205
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners pay for weed abatement

Property owners will receive bills for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The assessment covers work declared necessary under a September 2023 council decision.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessments set against blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city costs to clear noxious weeds from their land. This follows a 2023 declaration and hearing process.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #85 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 721 Piper Avenue

An unsafe structure in your neighborhood will be torn down. This removes a public health and safety hazard from the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 721 Piper Avenue, Birmingham, 35214
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #91 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 118 2nd Avenue South

Unsafe structure at 118 2nd Avenue South will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 118 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, 35205
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 2809 32nd Way SW unsafe; orders demolition

Property at 2809 32nd Way SW will be demolished after city determination that the structure is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted buildings from neighborhoods improves safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2809 32nd Way SW, Birmingham, 35221
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face assessment charges to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from neglected land. Specific parcels affected are not listed in this summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Properties declared blighted in 2021 now face special assessments to cover weed removal costs. Owners must pay or contest the charges at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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