Summary
Four dilapidated buildings were ordered torn down or billed for demolition already done, targeting nuisance properties across several neighborhoods. Owners get liens placed if they don't reimburse the city.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Owners will owe demolition costs, secured by liens on the properties.
Neighbors living near the blighted structures get safer streets and fewer eyesores.
The property owners facing demolition orders, cost recovery and liens.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Sep 29, 2026
Two structures — 2615 18th Street and 3538 23rd Street — were ordered demolished after hearings where owners didn't appear, and cost hearings were set for three more properties.
City Council - Sep 22, 2026
Four dilapidated buildings were ordered torn down or billed for demolition already done, targeting nuisance properties across several neighborhoods. Owners get liens placed if they don't reimburse the city.
City Council - Apr 21, 2026
The council was set to order demolition of derelict structures at 3601 21st Street, 2714 31st Avenue, and two structures on Short 18th Street, with liens to recover demolition costs. This affects property values and neighborhood safety near those addresses.
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