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Council approves four dangerous-building demolition orders

YpsilantiMar 31, 20262 min read

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City Council unanimously approved demolition orders for four dangerous buildings, with conditions added for two properties. The votes were 6-0, with one council member absent.

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What this means

The demolition orders cover properties at 539 S. Huron Street, 558 Madison Street, 601 E Michigan Avenue, and 1032 Watling Boulevard. The council gave the 558 Madison Street property 15 days to be secured and 60 days for the owner to become current on fees and obtain permits. For 1032 Watling Boulevard, the council allowed 60 days to provide a purchase agreement, resolve fees, and meet with the Building Department. Council also denied a FOIA denial appeal.

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Approved Resolution 2026-079 supporting demolition of the dangerous building at 539 S. Huron Street by a 6-0 vote.
Approved Resolution 2026-080, as amended, supporting demolition of the dangerous building at 558 Madison Street by a 6-0 vote; the building must be secured within 15 days, and the owner has 60 days to become current on fees and obtain required permits.
Approved Resolution 2026-081, as amended, upholding and supporting demolition of the dangerous building at 601 E Michigan Avenue by a 6-0 vote.
Approved Resolution 2026-082, as amended, supporting demolition of the dangerous building at 1032 Watling Boulevard by a 6-0 vote; 60 days were provided to submit a purchase agreement, become current on fees, and meet with the Building Department to create a plan.
Denied the FOIA denial appeal of Afshin Nouri by a 6-0 vote.

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