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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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November 18, 2014 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1325 2nd Place North

The city is removing a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the parcel for redevelopment or greening, improving neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1325 - 2nd Place North, Birmingham
November 4, 2014 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $50K

City approves $49,950 demolition of blighted 31-unit building

Removes a dilapidated apartment complex from 13th Avenue North, clearing the property for future reuse and addressing neighborhood blight. Part of ongoing efforts to demolish abandoned structures citywide.

Counterparty: Think Safe, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1508 - 13th Avenue North
November 4, 2014 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1850 St. Charles Ave. S.W.

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and improves safety on St. Charles Avenue.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1850 St. Charles Avenue S.W., Birmingham
November 4, 2014 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition: Unsafe building at 1608 17th St N marked for removal

City is removing an unsafe building deemed a public nuisance in your neighborhood. The structure will be demolished to improve safety and reduce blight.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1608 - 17th Street North, Birmingham
November 4, 2014 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2232 Dawson Ave SW

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, improving neighborhood safety and property conditions on Dawson Avenue.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2232 Dawson Avenue S.W. and Rear, Birmingham
November 4, 2014 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2429 Francis Ave S.W.

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and clearing a blighted property for potential redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2429 Francis Avenue S.W., Birmingham
November 4, 2014 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved for unsafe structure at 3007 Apple Valley Lane

City will remove a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3007 Apple Valley Lane, Birmingham
November 4, 2014 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City clears nuisance properties, costs become liens

City will clear overgrown weeds and debris from blighted properties and charge owners for cleanup costs, which attach as liens. Helps neighborhood appearance and property values in affected areas.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 4, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1245 Gulfport Street

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1245 Gulfport Street, Birmingham
November 4, 2014 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3009 Snavely Ave. S.W. ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering demolition. Removes a deteriorated property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3009 Snavely Avenue S.W., Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City recovers $6,931 demolition cost from unsafe building owner

Property owner at 8333 3rd Avenue South will be billed for demolition of an unsafe structure. This charge clears blight and recovers public safety costs from the responsible party.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8333 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City recovers demolition costs: $4,683 special assessment on 11th Ave property

Property owner at 9125–11th Avenue North will be charged $4,683 to cover city demolition of an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 9125 - 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $2K

Special assessment: $2,424 demolition cost for unsafe building at 7138 4th Ave N

Property owner is charged for city-ordered demolition of an unsafe structure. The $2,424 special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 7138 - 4th Avenue North and Shed, Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 912 52nd Place North

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 912 - 52nd Place North, Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 196 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Properties with noxious weeds are hazardous to public health and safety; notice will be posted, triggering abatement action. Owners must comply or face city enforcement.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ 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 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 925 52nd Place North

Blighted property at 925 52nd Place North will be demolished after city determination it poses a public safety and nuisance risk. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 925 - 52nd Place North, Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe house at 3901 36th Ave. North ordered demolished

City is tearing down a blighted property to remove a public safety hazard from the North neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for potential redevelopment or stabilized land value.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3901 - 36th Avenue North, Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 7526 Division Avenue

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes blight and potential hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7526 Division Avenue, Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 924 52nd Place North ordered demolished

City declares the building unsafe and will demolish it, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 924 - 52nd Place North, Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1936 St. Charles Ave S.W.

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood and eliminate immediate risk to residents and property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1936 St. Charles Avenue S.W., Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 2232 Dawson Ave SW

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; city will tear it down. Removes blight and hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2232 Dawson Avenue S.W., Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Apartment building at 22nd Ave North demolished for public safety

Unsafe apartment building at 1305–1301 22nd Avenue North will be demolished. Removal clears blight and reduces neighborhood hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1305 - 22nd Avenue North aka 1301 - 22nd Avenue North, Birmingham
October 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ 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 28, 2014 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ 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
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