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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 (29.1% 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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May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

1700 11th Avenue North declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1700 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7615 4th Ave South

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7615 4th Avenue South, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 4504 9th Terrace North unsafe; building to be demolished

Property at 4504 9th Terrace North is being demolished after being declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. The decision removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4504 9th Terrace North, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 2336 42nd Ave. unsafe; demolition approved

Unsafe building at 2336 42nd Avenue North will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2336 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 721 12th Ave W

Unsafe structure deemed public nuisance will be demolished. Removes hazard from neighborhood and clears the property for future development.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 721 12th Avenue West, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 3901 Willard Avenue

Building condemned as unsafe public nuisance will be removed. Property cleanup improves neighborhood safety and appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3901 Willard Avenue, Birmingham
May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City targets 329 properties for weed abatement; notices to be posted

City is declaring 329 properties with noxious or dangerous weeds a public nuisance and will post notices—next step toward abatement or owner action. Affects property owners and neighborhoods dealing with overgrowth.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $19K

Special assessment: $19,198 demolition cost for unsafe building at 228–68th Plac

Property owner at 228–68th Place North will receive a bill for $19,198.40 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their lot.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 228 - 68th Place North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $19K

Special assessment: $19,198 for demolition at 228–68th Place North

Property owner will be billed $19,198 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 228 - 68th Place North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $16K

Special assessment: $15,622 demolition cost for unsafe building at 6600–37th Ave

Property owner at 6600–37th Avenue North will be charged $15,622 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on the parcel.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 6600 - 37th Avenue North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $16K

Special assessment: $15,622 demolition cost at 6600 37th Ave N

Property owner at 6600 37th Avenue North will be charged $15,622 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6600 - 37th Avenue North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

City assesses $12,117 demolition cost against 532 Orchid Road

Property owner at 532 Orchid Road will owe $12,117.46 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The cost becomes a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 532 Orchid Road, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $11K

City assesses $10,586 demolition cost against 419-80th Street property

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 419 - 80th Street South, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

Property owner billed $9,475 for demolition of unsafe structure

Owner of 545 - 68th Place North must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their property. This sets a precedent for cost recovery when properties become hazardous.

Counterparty: property owner at 545 - 68th Place North, Birmingham Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 545 - 68th Place North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,368 demolition cost to Georgia Road property owner

Property owner at 5951 Georgia Road will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The $7,368 assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5951 Georgia Road, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: Property owner pays $7,302 for building demolition

Property owner at 5222 Terrace Q will be charged $7,302 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The cost is recovered through a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5222 Terrace Q, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special demolition assessment: $7,302 charged to 5222 Terrace Q

Property owner at 5222 Terrace Q will be billed $7,302 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5222 Terrace Q, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City bills property owner $7,156 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 532–40th Street North will be assessed $7,156 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their land.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 532 - 40th Street North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,135 demolition cost to property owner at 607–75th St N

Property owner at 607–75th Street North will be charged $7,135.08 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The special assessment is due against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 607 - 75th Street North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,135 demolition cost to 607 75th St N

Unsafe building at 607 75th Street North demolished at city cost; property owner now owes $7,135.08 special assessment to cover demolition expense.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 607 - 75th Street North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,460 demolition cost from property at 7219 Division Ave

Property owner will be assessed $3,460 to reimburse the city for razing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7219 Division Avenue (Rear), Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Demolition cost assessment: $3,406.80 for 513 5th St, Pratt City

Property owner at 513 5th Street will be charged $3,406.80 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 513 - 5th Street, Pratt City, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City charges property owner $2,821 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 217 - 59th Way South will be assessed a special charge to recover the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 217 - 59th Way South, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1007 20th Street S.W. declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City will demolish a blighted building at 1007 20th Street S.W. in Birmingham to eliminate a public safety hazard and nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1007 - 20th Street S.W., Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 4521 5th Ave, Wylam

Hazardous building removal improves neighborhood safety and property values in Wylam. Demolition clears a public nuisance that may pose risk to nearby residents and the street.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4521 - 5th Avenue, Wylam, Birmingham
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