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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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January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4200-48th Ave. North ordered demolished

City removes blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4200 - 48th Avenue North, Birmingham
January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City clears nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and recovers costs by placing liens on those parcels, shifting cleanup expense to property owners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 13, 2015 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 3641 42nd Avenue North

Removal of a condemned structure clears blight and improves neighborhood safety. Property may become available for redevelopment or community use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3641 - 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham
January 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

2813 Jackson Street building ordered demolished as public nuisance

City deems the structure unsafe and orders its demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2813 Jackson Street, Birmingham
January 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1001 17th Place S.W. ordered demolished

The city is removing a blighted property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight and may open the site for future development or neighborhood stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1001 - 17th Place S.W., Birmingham
January 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 812 47th Place South ordered demolished

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 812 - 47th Place South, Birmingham
January 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 512-47th Street South marked for demolition

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 512 - 47th Street South, Birmingham
January 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 22 properties public nuisance for dangerous weeds

Properties with noxious weeds become subject to city enforcement and potential demolition or abatement. Owners will receive notice to clear the weeds or face fines and remediation costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Duplex at 1231 Woodland Ave SW ordered demolished

City declares the duplex unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1231 Woodland Avenue SW
January 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1420 31st St N

Unsafe building at 1420 31st Street North will be demolished to remove a public nuisance and improve neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1420 - 31st Street North, Birmingham
January 6, 2015 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1230 16th Street North

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removal clears a blighted property and reduces neighborhood safety risks.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1230 - 16th Street North, Birmingham
December 30, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City demolishes unsafe building at 6433 5th Ave S; property owner assessed $5,17

An unsafe building at 6433 5th Avenue South has been demolished; the property owner is charged $5,174.88 to cover the cost. Residents should know if this property is on their block.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 6433 - 5th Avenue South, Birmingham
December 30, 2014 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 5013 2nd Ave N ordered demolished

City declares building and shed at 5013 2nd Avenue North unsafe and will demolish it, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5013 2nd Avenue North
December 30, 2014 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City approves demolition of unsafe building at 232 8th Ave South

Unsafe structure at 232 8th Avenue South will be demolished, removing a public safety hazard and potential neighborhood blight. Improves street-level safety and property conditions in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 232 8th Avenue South, Birmingham
December 30, 2014 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 8044 5th Ave. North

Blighted structure in East Lake declared unsafe and will be demolished, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8044 (A&B) 5th Avenue North East Lake, Birmingham
December 30, 2014 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3602 Oak Ave SW ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, directing immediate demolition. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3602 Oak Avenue SW, Birmingham
December 30, 2014 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of blighted building at 1917 Fulton Ave SW

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and slated for removal. Demolition clears a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1917 Fulton Avenue SW, Birmingham
December 30, 2014 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City moves to demolish unsafe building at 1254 15th Way SW

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; city will demolish structure. Clears blighted property and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1254 15th Way SW & Garage, Birmingham
December 30, 2014 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 8100 6th Avenue North unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 8100 6th Avenue North has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8100 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
December 30, 2014 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens authorized on nuisance properties

City will clear overgrown weeds on abandoned or neglected properties and bill owners; unpaid costs become a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 30, 2014 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 110 2nd Ave SW

Unsafe structure at 110 2nd Avenue SW will be torn down to remove a public hazard and reduce blight in the downtown area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 110 2nd Avenue SW, Birmingham
December 30, 2014 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe duplex at 1506 Dennison Ave SW

The building at 1506 Dennison Avenue SW is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1506 Dennison Avenue SW
December 23, 2014 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

Property owner charged $7,930 for demolition at 1644 Tuscaloosa Ave. S.W.

Unsafe building demolition cost is passed to the property owner as a special assessment. This establishes a lien against the property and must be paid or the owner faces further enforcement action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1644 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham
December 23, 2014 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City demolishes unsafe building at 124 15th Ave N; owner billed $4,017

Unsafe structure removed from neighborhood. Property owner responsible for demolition cost through special tax assessment.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 124 - 15th Avenue North, Birmingham
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