Summary
Six blighted properties — on Maloney, E. Kalamazoo, Sawyer, Norman, N. High and Cady — are headed to February 23 show-cause hearings where owners must explain why their buildings shouldn't be demolished or made safe.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
If the city demolishes, costs become a lien on the property and a potential burden on the tax rolls.
Neighbors of the blighted properties, who get a path to demolition or repair.
The property owners, who risk demolition orders.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Sep 14, 2026
Council ordered demolition or repair at two neglected properties (920 Long Blvd., 904 E. Kalamazoo) but spared two others where the land bank hopes to sell or rehab them into homes. Owners have 60 days to comply or the city demolishes and liens the property.
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
Council ordered owners of four blighted houses to demolish or repair within 21 days, and set July 27 show-cause hearings for two more properties (431 S. Francis Ave. and 1217 N. Grand River Ave.). Neighbors near these long-red-tagged properties should see action or city-led demolition with costs liened against the property.
City Council - Feb 9, 2026
Six blighted properties — on Maloney, E. Kalamazoo, Sawyer, Norman, N. High and Cady — are headed to February 23 show-cause hearings where owners must explain why their buildings shouldn't be demolished or made safe.
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