🏚️ Blight Accountability

April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,440 to demolish unsafe building at 3161 30th Ct N

Property owner at 3161 30th Court North will be charged $11,440 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3161 - 30th Court North, Birmingham, 35207

April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,055.89 charged for demolition at 4201 12th Ave

Property owner at 4201 12th Avenue will be assessed $5,055.89 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4201 - 12th Avenue, Birmingham, 35224

April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $4,512 for unsafe building demolition at 498 Kappa Avenue

City demolishes unsafe building; property owner now owes $4,512 to cover the cost. If unpaid, the amount may become a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 498 Kappa Avenue South aka 496 Kappa Avenue South, Birmingham, 35205

April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $4K

Special demolition assessment: $4,430 for 1530 34th Ave N

Property owner at 1530 34th Avenue North will be charged $4,430 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

🏛 Funding source: Special Tax 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1530 - 34th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35207

April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: $1K

Special assessment: $1,268 demolition cost at 2613 Ensley Avenue

Property owner at 2613 Ensley Avenue will be charged $1,268 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2613 Ensley Avenue (Rear) aka 2631 Ensley Avenue, Birmingham, 35218

April 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 125 weedy properties public nuisance, posts notice

City is officially flagging 125 properties with dangerous weeds as public nuisances and posting notice—step one toward cleanup or owner fines. Affects neighborhood safety and property values.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: costs assessed to property owners

City removes nuisances from blighted properties and bills owners for the cost, which becomes a lien against the property. Affects property owners with code violations.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: costs assessed as liens on blighted properties

City will clean up overgrown properties and bill owners via property tax liens. Property owners can appeal at the hearing.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 25, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Condemnation repair permit issued for 608 Cherry Avenue

Property owner Sekou Diaby can now repair the condemned house at 608 Cherry Avenue instead of demolishing it. The permit allows restoration work to proceed.

👥 Counterparty: Sekou Diaby 🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 608 Cherry Avenue, Birmingham

March 18, 2025 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 29 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Property owners will receive notice to clear noxious weeds or face city abatement action. Overgrown lots can harbor pests, reduce safety, and lower nearby property values.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3212 32nd Place ordered demolished

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3212 32nd Place, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted structure at 4617 Avenue R approved for demolition

An unsafe building deemed a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 4617 Avenue R, Birmingham, Alabama 35208

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 708 45th Street North ordered demolished

The city is removing a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance from a North Birmingham neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and reduces neighborhood safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 708 45th Street North aka 704 45th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 3359 30th Way North deemed unsafe; demolition approved

This condemned building in Birmingham will be torn down to remove a public safety hazard and nuisance from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 3359 30th Way North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 2913 Dawson Ave. demolished for being unsafe

City will demolish a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in SW Birmingham. Neighbors will see the structure removed.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 2913 Dawson Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 714 45th Street North ordered demolished

City will remove a property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and hazards from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 714 45th Street North aka 704 45th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 313 Del Rio Drive

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish the structure to protect neighborhood safety and remove blight.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 313 Del Rio Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35235

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 301 Center St. South ordered demolished

City declares the building unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted property from downtown.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 301 Center Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 8503 3rd Avenue South

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

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 8503 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1711 26th Avenue North

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

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1711 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 809 85th St S

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: General Fund 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 809 85th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 101 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

City is moving to enforce weed removal on 101 properties across the city. Property owners will be notified and face potential enforcement action if weeds aren't cleared.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Weed abatement

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1664 Lee Ave SW

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1664 Lee Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1329 Avenue J ordered demolished

City is removing a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Property neighbors and nearby residents will see the blighted building cleared.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 1329 Avenue J, Birmingham, Alabama 35218

March 4, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability $ Total cost: undisclosed

209 Coffee Street building ordered demolished as public nuisance

City deems the structure unsafe and directs its removal to reduce neighborhood blight and potential safety hazards.

🏛 Funding source: Unknown 📋 Action type: Demolition 📍 Location: 209 Coffee Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35214