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Emergency Residential Demolition: 2561 Newport
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This is a Notice of Emergency Ordered Demolition issued by the City of Detroit Building Official for a residential structure located at 2561 Newport, Detroit, Michigan, dated August 19, 2026. The building, identified as BLDG ID: 101 and located on Parcel 21054167, has been determined to be structurally unsound, unsafe, and in immediate danger of collapse, thereby posing a threat to public health, safety, and welfare. The demolition shall commence immediately, and all occupants must vacate the premises. Property owners have three business days from the notice date to apply for permission to conduct demolition using privately contracted, City-licensed demolition contractors by submitting an application to the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Fourth Floor, Detroit, MI. The Building Official reserves the right to proceed with demolition during this three-day period if necessary to protect public health and safety. The demolition is subject to compliance with Detroit City Code sections 8-17-41 through 8-17-45 and federal NESHAP regulations under 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M.

The property is classified as a single-family residential building with a total area of 3,180 square feet situated on 0.073 acres with dimensions of 30 feet by 106.47 feet. Currently owned and taxed by the Detroit Land Bank Authority, the property has a current taxable value of $0 and assessed value of $0. Property owners are entitled to request an administrative hearing before the Building Official within ten days of the notice date to present testimony, documents, or evidence related to the demolition; however, the Building Official may proceed with demolition prior to any hearing if necessary. The notice has been copied to the Honorable City Council, Historic District Commission, and David Bell, Director of the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, and shall be posted on the structure and mailed to the property owner and taxpayer of record.

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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: DNG2026-01554

August 19, 2026

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

STRUCTURES(S) LOCATED AT: 2561 Newport BLDG ID: 101 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

500 Griswold Street Suite 1200, DETROIT, MI 48226DETROIT LAND BANK AUTHORITY

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 500 GRISWOLD STREET, SUITE 1200, DETROIT, MI 48226

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Sale date August 16, 2010

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Usage & classification Property Class 401 - RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED

Property Use 41110 - SINGLE FAMILY

Zoning R2

Style Single Family

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Taxable value $0

Assessed value $0

Dimensions Total Acreage 0.073

Total Square Footage 3180

Depth x Frontage 106 x 30

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W NEWPORT 400 KERCHEVAL HIGHLANDS SUB L28 P53 PLATS, W C R 21/334 30 X 106.47

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