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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 11509 items in last 175 months
Total dollars $19.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (65.5% 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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April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles clutter neighborhoods and can attract illegal activity. This removal clears those hazards and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Clears abandoned or junk vehicles from neighborhoods, reducing blight and improving local safety and appearance. Removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; cost assessed to owner

City removes abandoned cars that pose safety and neighborhood quality-of-life risks. Cost of removal becomes a lien against the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2728 Dowell Court

Blighted property at 2728 Dowell Court will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of dangerous buildings improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2728 Dowell Court, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 68 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds will receive notice and face abatement action. Cleanup helps reduce blight and neighborhood safety hazards across the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 1929 Francis Avenue ordered demolished

City declares the building a public nuisance and health hazard; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1929 Francis Avenue, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abates dangerous or unsightly abandoned vehicle; removal costs billed to registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance

City removes an abandoned vehicle from your neighborhood and bills the owner for removal costs, clearing blight and safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $14K

City bills property owner $13,715 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1984 Madison Avenue faces a special assessment to cover demolition costs. This clears blight from the neighborhood and may affect the property's future sale or use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1984 Madison Avenue S.W. aka 1984 - 21st Street S.W., Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $11K

City demolishes unsafe building at 1221 16th St.; owner owes $11,241

Property owner at 1221 16th Street S.W. is charged $11,241.32 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1221 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City pursues $5,799 demolition cost against Fulton Ave property

Unsafe building at 1512 Fulton Avenue S.W. has been demolished; owner now owes the city $5,799 in demolition costs. Property tax records will reflect this special assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1512 Fulton Avenue S.W., Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,445.72 demolition cost at 2301 Beulah Ave

Property owner at 2301 Beulah Avenue will be charged $5,445.72 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2301 Beulah Avenue, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,330 demolition cost against 29–7th Ave South property

Owner of the unsafe building at 29–7th Avenue South is being charged $4,329.76 to cover the city's cost to tear it down. The property owner must pay this special assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 29 - 7th Avenue South, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,033 for demolition at 111 1st St South

Property owner faces a $4,033 special assessment to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their duplex. This lien recovers city demolition expenses from the responsible party.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 111 - 1st Street South
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City bills property owner $3,410 for blighted building demolition

Unsafe structure at 150 52nd Place North has been demolished; property owner is now responsible for the $3,410 cost as a special assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 150 - 52nd Place North, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City assesses $3,076.80 against 1614 1st Place South for demolition

Property owner at 1614 1st Place South will be billed $3,076.80 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1614 - 1st Place South, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City recovers $2,559 demolition cost from 1513 Fulton Ave property

Owner of the demolished unsafe building at 1513 Fulton Avenue S.W. is being billed $2,558.72 to cover the city's demolition and cleanup costs. Property owners remain responsible for unsafe structures on their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1513 Fulton Avenue S.W., Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face special tax assessments to cover abatement costs. The city will hold a hearing for interested parties to respond.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1525 Pineview Road

Property declared a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal addresses blight and neighborhood safety concerns in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1525 Pineview Road, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Wylam building at 756 Albany St. approved for demolition

Unsafe structure in Wylam will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Property at 756 and 760 Albany Street will be cleared to make way for neighborhood recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 756 Albany Street Wylam and Garage aka 760 Albany Street Wylam, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe structure at 3500 Jefferson Ave

City will tear down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the neighborhood. Property will be cleared for potential future use or redevelopment.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3500 Jefferson Avenue S.W., Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

2716 Brookhaven Avenue ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City is removing a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the property for potential redevelopment and improves neighborhood safety and conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2716 Brookhaven Avenue, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4312 42nd Ave N

Blighted building at 4312 42nd Avenue North will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4312 - 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4804 Lewisburg Road approved for demolition

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and safety risks in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4804 Lewisburg Road, Birmingham
April 4, 2017 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2008 15th Ave N

Unsafe structure at 2008 15th Avenue North will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood. Clears the way for potential redevelopment or safe use of the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2008 - 15th Avenue North, Birmingham
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