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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 4738 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 4, 2021 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 131 2nd Ave South condemned for demolition

City Council declared the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, directing its demolition. This clears a dangerous building from a downtown location.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 131 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham
April 27, 2021 · Item number:Item #6 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: costs become property liens

City clears nuisances from blighted properties and passes cleanup costs to owners as liens. Property owners will be notified and can contest charges at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 5309 Court Q

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood and protect residents.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5309 Court Q, Birmingham
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2915 Avenue T

The building has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2915 Avenue T, Birmingham
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1228 4th Place North

This building has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood and may open the lot for future development or community use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1228 - 4th Place North, Birmingham
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3213 32nd St N

Blighted structure at 3213 32nd Street North will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Clears the way for neighborhood cleanup and possible future redevelopment.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3213 - 32nd Street North, Birmingham
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1241 Frisco Street ordered demolished as public nuisance

Unsafe building in Wylam neighborhood will be demolished. Removes a blighted property and public safety hazard from the community.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1241 Frisco Street Wylam, Birmingham
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4917 Avenue R ordered demolished

City will demolish this blighted structure, removing a public safety hazard and nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4917 Avenue R, Birmingham
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 4138 – 41st Avenue North ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition to improve neighborhood safety and property conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4138 - 41st Avenue North, Birmingham
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4913 Avenue R

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, directing its removal to protect neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4913 Avenue R, Birmingham
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 5409 Court I ordered demolished

City is removing a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5409 Court I, Birmingham
April 13, 2021 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 804-45th St. in Ensley

Unsafe structure removed from neighborhood to eliminate public hazard and blight in Ensley residential area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 804 - 45th Street Ensley, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $56K

Special assessment: $55,513 demolition cost for unsafe building at 12 Center Pla

Property owner at 12 Center Place North will be charged $55,513 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The cost is attached to the property as a special tax assessment.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 12 Center Place North (Building #4), Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $50K

Property owner charged $50,451 for demolition of Building 8 at 12 Center Place N

Property owner will be assessed $50,451 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their parcel. This is a direct bill against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 12 Center Place North (Building #8), Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $45K

City assesses $44,785 demolition cost against 12 Center Place North

Property owner at 12 Center Place North Building #2 will be charged $44,785 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property unless paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 12 Center Place North (Building #2), Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $41K

Property owner billed $41,442 for demolition of unsafe building

The city is assessing the property owner at 1205 13th Street North for the full cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. Special assessments like this shift demolition costs to the property owner rather than the city budget.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1205 - 13th Street North, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $26K

Property owner billed $26,334 for unsafe building demolition

The city demolishes unsafe structures to protect public safety, then bills the property owner for the cost. This $26,334 charge applies to 1333 Western Valley Road.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1333 Western Valley Road, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $25K

Property owner billed $25,242 for unsafe building demolition

Unsafe building at 2022 Avenue E has been demolished; the property owner is now responsible for the $25,242 cost through a special assessment on their tax bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2022 Avenue E, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $25K

Property owner billed $24,681 for unsafe building demolition

City demolishes unsafe structures and recovers costs through special assessment against the property. This addresses blighted buildings affecting neighborhood safety and quality of life.

Counterparty: Property owner Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2320 - 21st Avenue North, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $24K

City charges property owner $24,266 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 12 Center Place North must pay the full cost of demolishing the unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 12 Center Place North (Building #6), Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $18K

City assesses $17,804 demolition cost to 125–9th Avenue West

Property owner at 125–9th Avenue West will receive a bill for $17,804 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The charge is a special assessment tied to the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 125 - 9th Avenue West, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $17K

City bills property owner $17,270 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 2308 Pearson Avenue will be charged $17,270 through a special assessment to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2308 Pearson Avenue, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $15K

City charges $14,937 to property owner for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1528 Court P is being billed the full cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. Special assessments like this become liens against the property if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1528 Court P, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $14K

Special assessment: $14,046 for demolition at 7714 7th Ave S

Property owner or holder will be charged $14,046 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address. The amount becomes a lien against the property.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7714 - 7th Avenue South, Birmingham
April 6, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

Property owner charged $11,712 for unsafe building demolition

A demolition cost of $11,712 becomes a special assessment against the property at 239 Daniel Payne Drive. Property owners are responsible for paying this fee.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 239 Daniel Payne Drive aka 4060 Church Street, Birmingham
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