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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 11544 items in last 176 months
Total dollars $19.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (65.8% 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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November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 3215 Avenue D in Ensley

Removes a condemned structure from the neighborhood. The building has been classified as unsafe and a public nuisance since 2013.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3215 Avenue D Ensley, Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1840 18th Place North

City will demolish a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1840 - 18th Place North, Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 405 Oregon Street

A blighted property in the area will be removed, clearing a public safety hazard and opening the way for potential redevelopment or reuse of the lot.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 405 Oregon Street, Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 6421 Tennessee Ave

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes blight from neighborhood and reduces safety hazard. Clears path for property recovery or reuse.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6421 Tennessee Avenue, Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3405 31st Street North ordered demolished

City will tear down a property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance on Birmingham's north side, clearing blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3405 - 31st Street North, Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 112 7th Ave South declared unsafe; demolition ordered

The city has deemed this building a public nuisance and safety hazard, and will remove it. Demolition clears blight and reduces neighborhood risk from an unsafe structure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 112 - 7th Avenue South, Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 2419 20th Ave N

Building at 2419 20th Avenue North will be demolished after City Council found it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears a blighted property and reduces neighborhood hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2419 - 20th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered: unsafe building at 5020 Craig Ave SW

City declares building a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will clear the blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5020 Craig Avenue S.W., Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4623 8th Avenue ordered demolished

This property in Wylam has been ruled unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove the blighted structure and help stabilize the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4623 - 8th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 6413 Tennessee Ave

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

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 6413 Tennessee Avenue, Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1737 1st Place South

Property at 1737 1st Place South declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1737 - 1st Place South, Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of blighted property at 1348 18th St SW

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and marked for demolition. Removes blight from residential area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1348 - 18th Street S.W., Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1118 Escambia Street unsafe; directs demolition

Building at 1118 Escambia Street will be demolished after the city determines it unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood and clears the path for future redevelopment or greenspace.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1118 Escambia Street, Birmingham
November 8, 2016 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 3043 33rd Terrace North

Blighted building at 3043 33rd Terrace North will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces neighborhood blight and safety risks.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3043 - 33rd Terrace North, Birmingham
November 1, 2016 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $13K

City bills building owner $12,997 for emergency demolition

Emergency demolition costs shift to property owner at 1101-1114 47th Place North. City recovers demolition expenses through special assessment against the apartment building parcel.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1101-1114 47th Place North, Birmingham
November 1, 2016 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

Property owner billed $12,471 for building demolition at 2344 27th St W

City is charging the property owner for demolishing an unsafe structure. This establishes the financial liability for the demolition cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2344 - 27th Street West, Birmingham
November 1, 2016 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City demolishes unsafe building at 1112 5th Ave W; property owner billed $7,934

Property owner at 1112 5th Avenue West will be assessed $7,933.82 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This is a cost recovery action on a specific parcel.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1112 - 5th Avenue West, Birmingham
November 1, 2016 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City bills property owner $7,075 for building demolition at 1216 28th St N

Property owner at 1216 28th Street North will be charged $7,075.40 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The city will place a special assessment lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1216 - 28th Street North, Birmingham
November 1, 2016 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Property owner charged $6,952 for demolition of unsafe building at 224 Avenue T

The city charges the property owner for the cost of demolishing an unsafe duplex in Pratt City. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 224 Avenue T, Pratt City, Birmingham
November 1, 2016 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City bills owner $6,888 for emergency demolition at 923 45th Street, Ensley

Property owner must pay the full cost of tearing down the unsafe building. The special assessment appears on their tax bill and becomes a lien if unpaid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 923 - 45th Street Ensley, Birmingham
November 1, 2016 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $6,832 for demolished unsafe building at 46th St

Homeowner faces a special tax bill for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their Ensley property. This is a lien against the parcel that must be paid or could affect the property's sale or refinancing.

Counterparty: property owner at 1304 - 46th Street Ensley Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1304 - 46th Street Ensley, Birmingham
November 1, 2016 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment of $6,605 for demolition at 429 6th Street West

Property owner at 429 6th Street West will be charged $6,605.32 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The cost becomes a special assessment lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 429 - 6th Street West
November 1, 2016 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Property bill: $6,219 special assessment for building demolition at 1903 35th Av

Property owner at 1903 35th Avenue North faces a $6,219 charge to recover the city's costs for emergency demolition of an unsafe building.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1903 - 35th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 1, 2016 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City charges property owner $6,028 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1740 Five Acre Road must pay the city's demolition cost for removing an unsafe structure. Special assessment bills are added to property tax bills.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1740 Five Acre Road Dolomite, Birmingham
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