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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 11241 items in last 167 months
Total dollars $18.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (63.6% 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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August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 127-6th Ave North

Unsafe structure at 127-6th Avenue North will be demolished to remove a public nuisance and improve neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 127 - 6th Avenue North aka 129 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 25 1st Avenue South

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove hazard from downtown neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 25 - 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 129 6th Avenue North

Property at 129 6th Avenue North is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 129 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7121 1st Avenue North

The city is tearing down a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal helps clear neighborhood blight and eliminates a potential safety hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7121 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted house at 604 8th Ave W ordered demolished

City orders demolition of unsafe structure declared a public nuisance. Removes blight from neighborhood and frees parcel for potential redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 604 - 8th Avenue West, Birmingham
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: Unsafe building at 2400 Wenonah-Oxmoor Road

City is demolishing a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2400 Wenonah-Oxmoor Road, Birmingham
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

1216 16th Way S.W. ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

City will demolish this blighted property to improve neighborhood safety and remove a hazard. Clears the way for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1216 - 16th Way S.W., Birmingham
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

2844 Lynch Ave declared unsafe; city orders demolition

Unsafe building at 2844 Lynch Avenue will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2844 Lynch Avenue, Birmingham
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2424 Park Lawn Ave S.W.

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition will remove hazard from neighborhood. Part of city's blighted-property abatement.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2424 Park Lawn Avenue S.W., Birmingham
August 25, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 1300 50th Street North unsafe; demolition approved

Building at 1300 50th Street North designated for demolition as a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1300 - 50th Street North, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $13K

Property owner billed $13,293 for unsafe building demolition at 3521 39th Place

City recovers demolition costs by assessing the property owner. Special assessments like this attach to the property deed and must be paid before sale or refinance.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3521 - 39th Place North, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $10K

Property owner billed $10,031 for demolition of unsafe building at 3300 39th Str

City completed demolition of an unsafe structure and is assessing the cost directly to the property owner. Property owners at this address will see a special assessment on their tax bill.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3300 - 39th Street North, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City charges property owner $8,014.60 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 3308–39th Street North will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3308 - 39th Street North, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City charges property owner $7,112 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 4965 Brittain Street will be billed for demolition costs after the city removed an unsafe structure. Special assessments recover public spending directly from the property responsible for the hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4965 Brittain Street, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special demolition assessment: $6,674 charged to 127 Morris Avenue

Property owner at 127 Morris Avenue will be billed $6,674 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This charges the owner for removal of a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 127 Morris Avenue, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City charges $6,134 to demolish unsafe building at 4412 41st Way North

Property owner is billed for emergency demolition costs. The city removes unsafe structures and passes the bill to the owner, helping clear blight from neighborhoods.

Counterparty: property owner at 4412 - 41st Way North Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4412 - 41st Way North, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City assesses $5,096 demolition cost to property owner at 3917 39th Court North

Property owner at 3917 39th Court North now owes the city $5,096.40 to cover demolition of an unsafe building. Special assessments transfer public costs to property owners when structures pose a danger to the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3917 - 39th Court North, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Emergency demolition bill assessed to 4400 41st Street North

Property owner at 4400 41st Street North is charged $4,705.80 for emergency demolition of an unsafe building on their land. The cost appears as a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4400 - 41st Street North, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,148.72 against 3440 29th Ave N for demolition costs

Property owner will be billed for the unsafe building's demolition. The cost becomes a lien against the property, affecting its sale or future use.

Counterparty: n/a Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3440 - 29th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,058 demolition cost against 502 3rd Street North

Property owner at 502 3rd Street North will pay a special assessment of $4,057.60 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The fee will be applied to the property tax bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 502 - 3rd Street North, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City assesses $3,096 demolition cost to owner of 3408 31st Ave N

Property owner at 3408 31st Avenue North will be billed $3,095.80 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The owner must now pay this special assessment or face potential lien consequences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3408 - 31st Avenue North, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2500 Avenue I, Ensley

Unsafe or blighted structures create neighborhood hazards and drag down property values. This demolition removes a public nuisance in the Ensley area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2500 Avenue I (Rear) Ensley, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1614 Warrior Road ordered demolished

Property at 1614 Warrior Road in Ensley has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; the city is now moving to demolish it. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1614 Warrior Road, Ensley, Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 204 West Ann Drive to be demolished

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 204 West Ann Drive S.W., Birmingham
August 18, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7730 5th Ave South

This building has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7730 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham
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