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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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September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City assesses property owner $3,310.60 for unsafe building demolition at 1217 Av

Property owner at 1217 Avenue H in Ensley will be billed for the full cost of demolishing the unsafe structure. The assessment is now placed as a lien against the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1217 Avenue H Ensley, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City charges $2,879 demolition cost to Woodland Ave property

Property owner at 1909 Woodland Ave must pay the city's demolition bill for an unsafe building. Special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1909 Woodland Avenue, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Special assessment: $2,584 demolition cost for 820 Washington Ave

Property owner at 820 Washington Avenue will be billed $2,584.40 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 820 Washington Avenue, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $2K

City recovers $2,189 demolition cost from 100 3rd Place South property

Property owner is billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building at this address. This recovers public spending and clears the blighted structure.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 100 - 3rd Place South and Shed, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition order for blighted building at 1513 Fulton Ave SW

City will tear down an unsafe, abandoned structure in your neighborhood. Demolition removes blight and public health hazards from the block.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1513 Fulton Avenue S.W., Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens on blighted properties

City clears dangerous weeds from neglected properties and recovers cleanup costs by placing liens against the owners. Helps reduce blight and safety hazards in affected neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 316 74th Street North

Blighted property will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for land recovery and reduces blight in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 316 - 74th Street North, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 716 45th Place North

Condemned building will be torn down as a public safety hazard. Removes a deteriorated structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 716 - 45th Place North, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 4317 Gadsden Street

Blighted structure deemed hazardous will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for potential future redevelopment and improves public safety in the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4317 Gadsden Street, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: Unsafe building at 2612 39th Terrace North

The city is demolishing an unsafe, blighted structure in your neighborhood. Removal clears the property for potential redevelopment and improves local safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2612 - 39th Terrace North, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1433 Fulton Avenue approved for demolition

City will tear down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. Clears the blighted property and reduces safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1433 Fulton Avenue S.W., Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 1811 31st Street unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 1811 31st Street is being torn down after the city determined it's unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1811 - 31st Street, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1809 31st St unsafe; demolition approved

This vacant or deteriorated building will be torn down to reduce blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood. Demolition removes eyesores and reduces crime risks in surrounding blocks.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1809 - 31st Street, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3801 Terrace G

Blighted structure removed from residential area. Property at 3801 Terrace G has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3801 Terrace G, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 751 45th Place North

City officials have declared the building unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for its removal to improve neighborhood safety and property recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 751 - 45th Place North, Birmingham
September 20, 2016 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

1429 Fulton Ave S.W. declared unsafe; demolition approved

Blighted building at 1429 Fulton Avenue S.W. will be demolished, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1429 Fulton Avenue S.W., Birmingham
September 13, 2016 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $24K

City recovers $23,712 demolition cost from 5613 1st Ave N property

The city is charging the property owner for demolishing an unsafe commercial building. Property owners can be billed for demolition costs when buildings pose public safety risks.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5613 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
September 13, 2016 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $18K

Thomas Land Clearing wins $18.3K bid for Steiner Ave demolition

City removes blighted building at 1301 Steiner Avenue through competitive demolition contract.

Counterparty: Thomas Land Clearing Company Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1301 Steiner Avenue, Birmingham
September 13, 2016 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

City demolition bill: $8,866 special assessment for 227 78th St South

Property owner at 227 78th Street South will be billed $8,866 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building on the lot. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 227 - 78th Street South, Birmingham
September 13, 2016 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

City recoups $8,782 demolition cost from 924 52nd Place North

Property owner will be assessed $8,782.24 to repay the city for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The cost attaches to the property title, ensuring the owner covers public safety expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 924 - 52nd Place North, Birmingham
September 13, 2016 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,467 demolition cost at 761–80th Place South

Property owner will be charged $8,467 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on their land. Payment obligation is now official.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 761 - 80th Place South, Birmingham
September 13, 2016 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City demolishes unsafe building at 7728 68th Place South; special tax bill of $7

Property owner receives bill for full demolition cost after city removed the unsafe structure. This sets precedent for cost recovery on blighted properties.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 7728 - 68th Place South, Birmingham
September 13, 2016 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City recovers $5,801 demolition cost from Belview Heights property

Property owner at 1605–41st Street will be assessed $5,801.48 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The special assessment makes the owner responsible for expenses already incurred.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1605 - 41st Street Belview Heights and Storage House, Birmingham
September 13, 2016 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City recovers demolition costs for unsafe building at 7501 3rd Ave S

Unsafe structure removed from neighborhood. Special assessment of $5,490.56 placed against the property to recover demolition costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7501 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
September 13, 2016 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $5,474 for demolition of unsafe building at 4333 Mountaind

City demolished an unsafe structure and is charging the property owner for the cost. The $5,474 bill becomes a lien against the property if unpaid.

Counterparty: property owner at 4333 Mountaindale Road Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4333 Mountaindale Road, Birmingham
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