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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 4737 items in last 80 months
Total dollars $9.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (28.8% 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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November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1124 14th Street North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

An unsafe building in downtown Birmingham will be demolished. The property's removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1124 14th Street North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1709 Jefferson Avenue

Property at 1709 Jefferson Avenue deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1709 Jefferson Avenue, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

7432 Naples Avenue declared unsafe; building slated for demolition

City will demolish the unsafe structure at 7432 Naples Avenue to remove a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight from the neighborhood and eliminates a property hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7432 Naples Avenue, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 410 87th St. North

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will proceed to remove hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 410 87th Street North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1016 40th St N

Property at 1016 40th Street North has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will now proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1016 40th Street North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 821 Sunset Drive ordered demolished

This property is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will demolish it to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 821 Sunset Drive, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

6629 Division Avenue declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The property at 6629 Division Avenue will be cleared, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 6629 Division Avenue, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Pratt City: Unsafe building at 552 Avenue T ordered demolished

City declares this structure unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition clears a blighted property and removes hazards from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 552 Avenue T, Pratt City, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1438 Eufaula Avenue ordered demolished

Property in Ensley deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of the structure addresses neighborhood blight and safety hazards for residents nearby.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1438 Eufaula Avenue Ensley, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1724 19th Ave N

A structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed from your neighborhood. The demolition clears a hazard that poses risks to nearby residents and property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1724 19th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 3009 Avenue T declared unsafe; demolition approved

City is moving to demolish an unsafe structure in Ensley. Removal of blighted buildings improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3009 Avenue T Ensley, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 925 47th St unsafe; demolition approved

Unsafe structure at 925 47th Street North will be demolished. This removes a public nuisance and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 925 47th Street North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2316 Avenue J in Ensley

Unsafe or abandoned buildings harm neighborhood safety and property values. This demolition removes a public nuisance from Ensley.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2316 Avenue J Ensley, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2101 21st Ave N

Building at this address has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed using city funds. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2101 21st Avenue North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 2308 31st Ave North unsafe; building to be demolished

An unsafe building at this North Birmingham address will be torn down to reduce neighborhood blight and public safety risks.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2308 31st Avenue North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 7428 Oporto-Madrid Blvd demolished

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; city proceeds with demolition to eliminate blight and risk to nearby residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7428 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard South, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 3148 33rd Ave N

Building at 3148 33rd Avenue North declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3148 33rd Avenue North, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 900 14th Street SW unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 900 14th Street SW is being torn down after city determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 900 14th Street SW, Birmingham
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 184 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

City is taking formal action to clear dangerous overgrown weeds from 184 properties and will post notices on each—next step toward cleanup or owner penalties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 15, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 2316 30th Ave North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

Property declared unsafe and ordered demolished. Affects one residential or commercial structure in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2316 30th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 8, 2022 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on nuisance properties

City will remove weeds and overgrowth from neglected properties and bill owners through property liens. Affected properties will have cleanup costs added to their tax bills.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $17K

City recovers $16,652 demolition costs from property owner

The city is placing a special assessment on the property at 4301 46th Avenue North to recover costs from demolishing an unsafe building. The property owner will be required to pay this amount.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4301 46th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

City charges property owner $11,918.80 for building demolition

Property owner at 2829 Dowell Avenue will face a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2829 Dowell Avenue, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $11,563 demolition cost at 1759 Lee Avenue SW

Property owner at 1759 Lee Avenue SW will be billed $11,563.44 for the city's cost to tear down the unsafe building. The amount becomes a special tax lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1759 Lee Avenue SW, Birmingham
November 1, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Special demolition assessment: $6,241 bill for 2637 41st Ave North

Property owner at 2637 41st Avenue North will be charged $6,241.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The assessment is a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2637 41st Avenue North, Birmingham
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