Summary
Two long-neglected houses were declared dangerous buildings. One comes down by October 30; the other gets until March 2027 because the foreclosing bank may be able to save it as affordable housing.
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Last discussed Aug 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
If the city has to demolish, costs get assessed back to the property taxes — and city demolitions cost more than private ones.
Neighbors in the Jefferson neighborhood and near 1st Avenue South get blighted, unsafe properties addressed.
The property owners face forced demolition costs and lost sale timelines.
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