Demolition approved: 1215 Cotton Ave. SW declared unsafe nuisance

the Mayor · Mar 4, 2025

Public Safety

City council declared the building unsafe and ordered its demolition. This removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

General Fund Demolition 1215 Cotton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

passed 9–0

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Demolition approved: 1215 Cotton Ave. SW declared unsafe nuisance

Special assessment: $6,553 demolition cost at 122 6th Ave N

Special demolition assessment: $12,661 for 1821 Maple Avenue

Special assessment: $10,981 cost for demolition at 3501 Bessemer Avenue

Special assessment: $6,553 demolition cost at 122 6th Ave N

Special demolition assessment: $12,661 for 1821 Maple Avenue

Special assessment: $10,981 cost for demolition at 3501 Bessemer Avenue