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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 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1632 8th Avenue West demolished as public nuisance

City council will declare this property unsafe and order demolition, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1632 - 8th Avenue West, Birmingham, 35208
December 3, 2024 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe structure at 7808 2nd Ave S

An unsafe, blighted building in the 35218 area will be torn down. Demolition removes a neighborhood hazard and clears the way for future development or land reuse.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7808 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, 35218
November 19, 2024 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens approved for blighted properties

City will remove nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and place liens to recover cleanup costs. Owners will be billed for the work.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 19, 2024 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on nuisance properties

City removes overgrown weeds from abandoned or neglected properties and charges owners through a lien. Affected property owners can appeal at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1313 Meadow Lane, Ensley

Removes a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the Ensley neighborhood. Funded by the general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1313 Meadow Lane, Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama 35228
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 13 4th Court North

Property at 13 4th Court North declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the building to remove hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 13 4th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 115 66th Place North

Unsafe structure at 115 66th Place North will be demolished as a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 115 66th Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 809 Avenue G, Pratt City

Blighted structure at 809 Avenue G in Pratt City will be torn down as a public nuisance. Removal clears an unsafe property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 809 Avenue G Pratt City, Birmingham, Alabama 35214
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1217 32nd Street

Unsafe structure in Ensley will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1217 32nd Street Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 201 Alpine Street unsafe; demolition ordered

The city will demolish the building at 201 Alpine Street, removing a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 201 Alpine Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35210
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2908 42nd Place North

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and marked for removal. Demolition improves neighborhood safety and property conditions.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2908 42nd Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1353 15th Place SW declared unsafe; scheduled for demolition

City will tear down this condemned building, removing a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood. Property is in general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1353 15th Place SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 127 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

City is cracking down on overgrown lots across 127 properties, posting notices as first step toward forced cleanup or demolition. Owners have limited time to act before the city intervenes.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1421 Woodland Ave SW ordered demolished

City declares the building a public nuisance and safety hazard, clearing the way for demolition to remove blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1421 Woodland Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City awards demolition contract to Tomlin Excavating Co.

Tomlin Excavating wins competitive bid to demolish non-residential structures in four groups across the city. Removes blighted or unsafe buildings.

Counterparty: Tomlin Excavating Co., Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7707 7th Avenue South

Blighted property in your neighborhood will be torn down, removing a code-violation eyesore and potential hazard to residents and pedestrians.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7707 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3808 9th Avenue

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight and hazard from Wylam neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3808 9th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham, Alabama 35224
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 4701 9th Terrace North

An unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be torn down. Demolition removes blight and hazards from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4701 9th Terrace North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 511 Cambridge Street unsafe, directs demolition

Building at 511 Cambridge Street in Wylam deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Council is ordering its demolition to protect neighborhood safety and remove a blighted structure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 511 Cambridge Street Wylam, Birmingham, Alabama 35224
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 7705 7th Avenue South ordered demolished

Council authorizes demolition of a condemned structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance in Birmingham's South precinct, clearing a blighted property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7705 7th Avenue South aka 7707 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 1817 Pike Road, Ensley

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and will be torn down. Removes blight from the Ensley neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1817 Pike Road Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
October 29, 2024 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 812 6th Place, Pratt City

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will clear a blight risk from the Pratt City neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 812 6th Place and Garage, Pratt City, Birmingham, Alabama 35214
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1131 15th Street North unsafe; building demolition ordered

The building at this address is being torn down after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1131 15th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 5200 Jefferson Ave SW unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 5200 Jefferson Avenue SW will be torn down as a public safety hazard and nuisance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5200 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 625 12th Ave West unsafe; building to be demolished

The building at 625 12th Avenue West has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. City will proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 625 12th Avenue West, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
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