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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 11604 items in last 178 months
Total dollars $19.3M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (66.5% 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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May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Duplex at 306 26th Street Ensley ordered demolished

City declares the building unsafe and a public nuisance, moving to demolish it. Removes blight and hazard from the Ensley neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 306 - 26th Street Ensley / 2515 Avenue C Ensley, Birmingham
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1412 12th Ave N

City declares structure unsafe and a public nuisance, then demolishes it. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1412 - 12th Avenue North, Birmingham
May 5, 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
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ 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
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 1406 12th Avenue North

City removes blighted structure deemed unsafe and public nuisance; clears property for recovery or redevelopment in residential area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1406 - 12th Avenue North aka 1404 - 12th Avenue North, Birmingham
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1004 12th St. North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City declares the structure unsafe and will demolish it. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1004 - 12th Street North, Birmingham
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 906 6th Ave West declared unsafe; demolition ordered

Unsafe structure at 906 6th Avenue West will be demolished to remove a public hazard and nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 906 - 6th Avenue West, Birmingham
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Duplex at 1426-18th St. North declared unsafe; demolition ordered

The building will be demolished after council determination it poses a public nuisance. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1426 - 18th Street North (Duplex) aka 1424 - 18th Street North (Duplex), Birmingham
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1522 17th Street North unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 1522 17th Street North is ruled unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will demolish it to eliminate the hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1522 - 17th Street North, Birmingham
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1621–13th Court North

Unsafe or blighted structures are cleared to improve neighborhood safety and curb blight. This demolition removes a hazard from the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1621 - 13th Court North, Birmingham
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1307 1st Ave N

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight and improve neighborhood safety on 1st Avenue North.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1307 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
May 5, 2015 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1504 13th Ave N

City will tear down a blighted structure deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. Removes blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1504 - 13th Avenue North, Birmingham
April 28, 2015 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe duplex at 1009 5th Place North

City declares the building unsafe and a public nuisance, moving toward its removal. Demolition clears blighted property and reduces neighborhood safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1009 5th Place North, Birmingham
April 28, 2015 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1001 13th Street North declared unsafe; demolition approved

Property at 1001 13th Street North will be demolished after council vote. Removal of unsafe or blighted structures reduces neighborhood hazards and opens land for redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1001 13th Street North, Birmingham
April 28, 2015 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1131 12th Court North ordered demolished

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the property. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and opens the land for future development or green space.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1131 12th Court North, Birmingham
April 28, 2015 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1109 15th Street North declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City is removing an unsafe building that poses public hazard. Once demolished, the site may become available for neighborhood redevelopment or stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1109 15th Street North, Birmingham
April 28, 2015 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 443 blighted properties public nuisance; weed notices posted

Properties with dangerous weeds pose fire and health hazards to nearby residents. Notice gives owners 10 days to abate before city takes action, which may include removal and cost recovery.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
April 28, 2015 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1517 12th Court North ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned structure that poses a safety hazard to the neighborhood. Property removal helps reduce blight and creates opportunity for redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1517 12th Court North, Birmingham
April 28, 2015 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 517 10th Court North

City will remove a blighted structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Clearing abandoned buildings reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 517 10th Court North, Birmingham
April 28, 2015 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe duplex at 1009 5th Place North

City declares the building unsafe and a public nuisance, moving toward its removal. Demolition clears blighted property and reduces neighborhood safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1009 5th Place North, Birmingham
April 28, 2015 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs billed to owner

City removes an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a neighborhood property and charges the registered owner for removal costs, helping clear blighted conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 28, 2015 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles harm neighborhood safety and property values. The city removes the vehicle and bills the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 28, 2015 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal assessed to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles from residential streets and assesses cleanup costs to the registered owner, reducing blight and safety hazards in neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 21, 2015 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1932 Castleberry Way

Removes a blighted property declared hazardous to public safety. Clearing abandoned or dangerous structures helps stabilize neighborhoods and reduces liability risks.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1932 Castleberry Way, Birmingham
April 21, 2015 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: costs assessed as liens on properties

City will clear nuisances from blighted properties and charge cleanup costs to owners as property liens. Homeowners could see claims filed against their deeds if they don't pay.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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