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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 11664 items in last 179 months
Total dollars $19.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (66.7% 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 29, 2013 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 719–25th Street Ensley ordered demolished

City will tear down a blighted structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance in the Ensley neighborhood, clearing the property for future development or stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 719 - 25th Street Ensley, Birmingham
October 29, 2013 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 5516 Cairo Ave ordered demolished

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5516 Cairo Avenue, Birmingham
October 29, 2013 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1205 1st Ave W

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1205 - 1st Avenue West, Birmingham
October 29, 2013 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 9740 Williamsburg Drive

Blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9740 Williamsburg Drive, Birmingham
October 29, 2013 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 168 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

These 168 properties will face weed-abatement orders and notices—owners have responsibility to clear the weeds or face city enforcement action. Helps address blight in neighborhoods and protects surrounding property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 29, 2013 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 9738 Williamsburg Drive declared unsafe; demolition approved

Property has been ruled unsafe and a public nuisance, and will be demolished. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9738 Williamsburg Drive, Birmingham
October 22, 2013 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1317 17th Street North ordered demolished

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance will be removed from neighborhood. Demolition clears blighted property in North Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1317 - 17th Street North, Birmingham
October 22, 2013 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

516 Cambridge Street (Wylam) ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City will demolish an unsafe building and carport/garage in the Wylam neighborhood. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and clears properties for recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 516 Cambridge Street, Wylam, Birmingham
October 22, 2013 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 713 30th St S.W.

City declares the structure a public nuisance and safety hazard, clearing the way for removal. This opens a pathway to eliminate blight and free up the property for potential reuse or development.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 713 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham
October 22, 2013 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 1325 29th Street North ordered demolished

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears the property for future development or stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1325 - 29th Street North, Birmingham
October 22, 2013 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs become liens on nuisance properties

City will charge property owners for clearing blighted lots, and those costs can become legal claims against their properties. Owners get a hearing to contest the charges.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 22, 2013 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 7115 3rd Ave N

City will tear down a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Clears blight and hazards from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7115 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
October 22, 2013 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4631 Terrace Q

Condemned building at Central Park address will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blight risk from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4631 Terrace Q Central Park, Birmingham
October 15, 2013 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 408 properties declared public nuisance

City moving to force cleanup of blighted properties with overgrown weeds. Property owners must address dangerous vegetation or face city intervention and potential fines.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $16K

City assesses $16,311 demolition cost against 830 2nd Ave building

Property owner at 830 2nd Avenue North must pay the city $16,311 to cover the cost of demolishing the unsafe commercial building. This special assessment is now a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 830 - 2nd Avenue North
October 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special demolition assessment: $4,784 charges to 705 Omega Street property

The property owner at 705 Omega Street is billed $4,784.20 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 705 Omega Street, Birmingham
October 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City charges $3,795 demolition cost to 3000 Ensley Avenue property

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to demolish the unsafe building. The charge becomes a special assessment lien against the property unless paid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3000 Ensley Avenue, Birmingham
October 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Ensley blighted house at 4307 Court T slated for demolition

City declares abandoned building at 4307 Court T unsafe and orders demolition. Removes neighborhood blight and potential public hazard in Ensley.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4307 Court T Ensley, Birmingham
October 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 121 Kappa Avenue unsafe, orders demolition

A building your neighbors reported as dangerous will be demolished. Removing blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 121 Kappa Avenue aka 123 Kappa Avenue, Birmingham
October 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 57-3rd Street South

Condemned property will be demolished to remove blighted structure and public safety hazard from downtown neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 57 - 3rd Street South, Birmingham
October 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 2441 30th St. West ordered demolished

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight from Fairview neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2441 - 30th Street West Fairview and Storage House, Birmingham
October 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1644 Tuscaloosa Ave. ordered demolished

City will tear down a condemned property deemed dangerous and a public nuisance. Demolition clears blight from the neighborhood and removes a safety hazard.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1644 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham
October 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1501 36th Place North

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood. Property recovery supports blight reduction in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1501 - 36th Place North, Birmingham
October 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered: unsafe building at 3209 Beulah Ave. S.W.

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

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3209 Beulah Avenue S.W., Birmingham
October 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2745 Pike Road (Ensley) ordered demolished

Building deemed a public nuisance will be torn down. Removal addresses blight and safety hazard in Ensley neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2745 Pike Road Ensley, Birmingham
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