Signed 19231 Helen EMG letter, Base Unit, Photos.pdf

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Emergency Residential Demolition: 19231 Helen
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This is a Notice of Emergency Ordered Demolition issued by the City of Detroit Building Official under Detroit City Code 8-17-41 through 8-17-45 and NESHAP regulations (40 CFR 61 Subpart M) for the residential property located at 19231 Helen Street, Detroit, Michigan. The City of Detroit has determined that the building at this address is structurally unsound, unsafe, and dangerous, presenting an immediate risk of collapse or failure that endangers public health, safety, and welfare. The demolition is ordered to commence immediately, with all occupants required to vacate the premises. Property owners have three business days from the notice date of August 18, 2026, to apply for permission to conduct demolition using their own licensed contractors through the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department located at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. The Building Official reserves the right to proceed with demolition within this three-day period to protect public safety.

The property identified in this notice (Parcel 15009369, Building ID #409461) is a single-family residential structure of approximately 3,006 square feet situated on a 0.069-acre lot. The current taxpayer of record is Jermaine Brown, with a taxpayer address listed at 15759 Ash Avenue, Eastpointe, Michigan 48021. The property has a taxable value of $14,505 and assessed value of $16,800, with residential zoning classification R2. Property owners and taxpayers have the right to request an administrative hearing before the Building Official within ten days of the notice date to present testimony, documents, or other evidence; however, the Building Official may proceed with demolition prior to any hearing if necessary to protect public safety.

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NOTICE OF EMERGENCY ORDERED DEMOLITION

DETROIT CITY CODE 8-17-41 through 8-17-45

NESHAP, 40 CFR 61 SUB PART M

RECORD NUMBER: DNG2013-04040

August 18, 2026

THE CITY OF DETROIT BUILDING OFFICIAL HAS DETERMINED THAT THE BUILDING(S) AND/OR

STRUCTURES(S) LOCATED AT: 19231 HELEN BLDG ID: HAS BEEN INSPECTED, IS/ARE

STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND, UNSAFE, DANGEROUS, IS IN ACTUAL AND IMMEDIATE DANGER OF

COLLAPSE OR FAILURE OF A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE OR ANY PART THEREOF OR WHERE

SUCH OTHER CONDITIONS EXIST WHICH WOULD ENDANGER LIFE, OR CONSTITUTE A HAZARD

TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC. THE DEMOLITION OF

THISSTRUCTURE SHALL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY.

THE BUILDING OFFICIAL HEREBY ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Any and all occupants must immediately vacate the building(s) and/or structure(s). It is unlawful for any person to enter or occupy the building(s) and/or structure(s) without written permission from the

Building Official. Permission may be granted for demolition or any other purpose deemed appropriate by the Building Official.

2. With written permission from the Building Official, you may be allowed to conduct demolition of the building(s) and/or structure(s) through use of contractors of your choice if such contractors are properly licensed by the City of Detroit. You must apply for this permission at the City of Detroit, Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department located in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2

Woodward Avenue, Fourth Floor, Detroit, MI within three (3) business days of the date on this Notice of

Emergency Demolition. Please note the Building Official may demolish the building (s) and/or structure(s) within this three (3) business day period to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.

3. You are entitled to make written request for and to have an administrative hearing before the Building

Official and/or his designated representative in which you may provide any testimony, documents and /or other evidence related to demolition of the buildings and/or structure(s). You must make a written request for this hearing at the City of Detroit, Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental

Department located in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Fourth Floor , Detroit, MI within ten (10) days of the date of this Notice of Emergency Demolition. Please note that the

Building Official may demolish the building(s) or structure(s) prior to any requested hearing to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.

cc: Honorable City Council

Randy Hargraves, Chief of Construction

Historic District Commission, P&DD

David Bell

DIRECTOR, Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department

400 MONROE, DETROIT, MI 48226WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER

P.O. BOX 45, ROSEVILLE, MI 48066JAME WAGGONER

19231 HELEN, DETROIT, MI 48234JERMAINE BROWN

A copy of this notice shall be posted on the building(s)/structure(s) and mailed to the owner(s) and taxpayer(s) of record.

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Taxpayer address 15759 ASH AVE, EASTPOINTE, MI 48021

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Sale date January 18, 2023

Sale price $1

Usage & classification Property Class 401 - RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED

Property Use 41110 - SINGLE FAMILY

Zoning R2

Style Single Family

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Taxation Taxable status TAXABLE

Taxable value $14,505

Assessed value $16,800

Dimensions Total Acreage 0.069

Total Square Footage 3006

Depth x Frontage 100 x 30

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W HELEN 160 N DETROIT SUB L16 P40 PLATS, WCR 15/213 30 X 100

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