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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 11567 items in last 177 months
Total dollars $19.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (66.1% 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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October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1528 Monroe Avenue SW

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removal will clear a blighted property from the neighborhood and reduce hazards for nearby residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1528 Monroe Avenue SW aka 1660 Monroe Avenue SW, Birmingham
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City targets 3 unsafe buildings at Monroe Avenue for demolition

Three condemned structures on Monroe Avenue SW will be torn down to remove blight and public hazards from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the path for property recovery and safer streets.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1600 Monroe Avenue SW aka 1660 Monroe Avenue SW
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe buildings at 1606 Monroe Ave SW

Two condemned structures on Monroe Avenue will be torn down, removing a blight and public safety hazard from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for potential redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1606 Monroe Avenue SW aka 1660 Monroe Avenue SW, Birmingham
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars that create blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City moves to demolish unsafe building at 111 16th Place SW

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood. Two attached buildings at this location will be cleared.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 111 16th Place SW aka 1660 Monroe Avenue SW
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 101 15th Place SW declared public nuisance; demolition ordere

City Council is demolishing an unsafe building in your neighborhood. The property at 101 15th Place SW has been declared a public nuisance and hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 101 15th Place SW / 120 Madison Avenue SW, Birmingham
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition: 3-building complex at 1510 Madison Ave declared unsafe

City is moving to tear down an unsafe, blighted complex on Madison Avenue. The demolition will remove structures deemed a public nuisance and threat to neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1510 Madison Avenue SW aka 120 Madison Avenue SW
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 1520 Madison Avenue SW

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition order removes blight and hazard from neighborhood. Affects 3 structures at the same location.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1520 Madison Avenue SW aka 120 Madison Avenue SW
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council targets 1528 Madison Ave: declares unsafe, orders demolition

Three attached buildings on Madison Avenue SW will be demolished after the city declares them unsafe and a public nuisance. The action removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1528 Madison Avenue SW aka 120 Madison Avenue SW, Birmingham
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 1600 Madison Ave unsafe, orders demolition of 3 buildings

Three connected buildings on Madison Avenue will be torn down after the city declared them unsafe public nuisances. This clears a blighted property and frees the land for redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1600 Madison Avenue SW aka 120 Madison Avenue SW, Birmingham
October 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: Unsafe buildings at 1525 Monroe Avenue SW

Three blighted structures at 1525 Monroe Avenue SW will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance, removing blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1525 Monroe Avenue SW aka 1601 Monroe Avenue SW
October 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on nuisance properties

City clears overgrown, blighted properties and recovers cleanup costs by placing liens on the affected parcels. Residents near problem sites benefit from neighborhood cleanup.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down cars that create blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; owner pays costs

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and attract crime. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner to recover costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
September 29, 2015 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and private property, charging the registered owner for cleanup. This keeps neighborhoods safer and reduces blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 29, 2015 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle from neighborhood

Abandoned vehicles are removed as public nuisance. Costs assessed to registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 22, 2015 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ 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
September 8, 2015 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

Property owner billed $8,523 for demolition of unsafe building at 3424 11th Ave

Owner of 3424 11th Avenue North will be charged $8,523.28 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure on their property. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3424 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
September 8, 2015 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Property owner billed $5,835 for unsafe building demolition

The owner of 738-40 39th Street North must pay the city for demolition costs of an unsafe structure. Property owners remain liable for removal of blighted buildings.

Counterparty: 738-40 - 39th Street North (duplex) aka 734 - 39th Street North Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 738-40 - 39th Street North (duplex) aka 734 - 39th Street North, Birmingham
September 8, 2015 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City assesses property owner $4,742 for building demolition at 1007 11th Place N

Property owner will be billed $4,742 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The city can place a lien against the property if the assessment is not paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1007 - 11th Place North, Birmingham
September 8, 2015 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City recovers $3,976 demolition cost from unsafe building at 6th & North

Property owner assessed $3,976 for city's cost to demolish unsafe structure. This cost will be collected as a special tax against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1633 - 6th Street North, Birmingham
September 8, 2015 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $3,545 for unsafe building demolition

Costs for tearing down the unsafe structure at 1113 5th Street West are now assessed directly against the property owner. This is a standard tool to recover city spending on emergency demolitions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1113 - 5th Street West, Birmingham
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