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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 11437 items in last 173 months
Total dollars $19.1M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (64.8% 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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August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

Special demolition assessment: $8,035 charge for 2222 Eufaula Ave

Property owner at 2222 Eufaula Avenue will be billed $8,035.20 for city demolition of an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2222 Eufaula Avenue, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City bills property owner $7,927 for unsafe building demolition at 4th Court Wes

A special assessment charges the property owner for demolition costs after the city removed an unsafe structure. This cost becomes a lien on the property if not paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1028 - 4th Court West, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,471.92 for building demolition

Property owner at 4815 Avenue V must pay demolition costs for an unsafe structure. Special assessments like this recover city spending on blight removal and shift costs to property owners who allow buildings to deteriorate.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4815 Avenue V, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 10 1st Ave S.W.

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 10 - 1st Avenue S.W., Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1404 Cresthill Road unsafe; demolition approved

The building at 1404 Cresthill Road has been deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. Demolition will remove a blight risk from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1404 Cresthill Road, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 217 Kappa Avenue

Unsafe structure at 217 Kappa Avenue will be demolished to remove public health and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 217 Kappa Avenue, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1427 30th Street, Ensley

Removes blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from Ensley neighborhood. Clears the parcel toward redevelopment or stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1427 - 30th Street Ensley, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 813 Avenue G

The blighted structure in Pratt City will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and clearing the way for neighborhood improvement.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 813 Avenue G Pratt City, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1217 Frisco Street

Condemned structure in Wylam neighborhood will be torn down. Removes a public safety hazard and blight from the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1217 Frisco Street, Wylam, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5400 Cairo Avenue

A blighted structure in Roosevelt City has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will demolish it. This removes a neighborhood eyesore and hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5400 Cairo Avenue Roosevelt City, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5413 Watson Avenue

Unsafe structures are declared public nuisances and demolished to protect neighborhood safety and prevent blight. This property at 5413 Watson Avenue will be removed.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5413 Watson Avenue, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1914 Stouts Road ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears a blight liability from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1914 Stouts Road, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1540 7th Street North ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for potential redevelopment or remediation of the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1540 - 7th Street North aka 1539 - 6th Street North, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1311 19th Street North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it to improve neighborhood safety and remove blight from the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1311 - 19th Street North, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 6231 2nd Ave South unsafe; structure to be demolished

A blighted building at 6231 2nd Avenue South will be removed after the city determined it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the property for potential reuse or stabilization of the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6231 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 4316 69th Street North

This condemned property will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood and clearing the way for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4316 - 69th Street North, Birmingham
August 28, 2018 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 737 blighted properties public nuisance over noxious weeds

Birmingham is moving to clean up 737 abandoned or neglected properties overgrown with dangerous weeds. Owners will receive notice and the city can now move toward enforcement, demolition, or forced cleanup—clearing neighborhoods of eyesores and public health hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 8342 1st Ave South unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 8342 1st Avenue South is officially unsafe and will be demolished. The decision removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 8342 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City clears unsafe building at 3620 43rd Avenue North

The city will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Neighbors will see the blighted property removed, reducing neighborhood blight and potential safety hazards.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3620 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted building at 127 Morris Ave marked for demolition

The city will tear down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property for reuse and improving neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 127 Morris Avenue, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from neglected properties, then bills owners—costs become a lien if unpaid. Cleans up neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City clears blighted building at 5625 Sugar Ray Drive for demolition

An unsafe structure declared a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood and improving street safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5625 Sugar Ray Drive, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3407 28th Avenue North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3407 28th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 4908 Jefferson Ave SW declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City is tearing down a blighted structure on Jefferson Avenue. Removing unsafe buildings improves neighborhood safety and opens the parcel for future reuse.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4908 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3022 Avenue H ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition to remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3022 Avenue H, Birmingham
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