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Emergency Commercial Demolition: 304 E State Fair
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This is a Notice of Emergency Ordered Demolition issued by the City of Detroit Building Official on August 18, 2026, regarding the structurally unsound and dangerous commercial building located at 304 E State Fair, Detroit, Michigan (Parcel ID: 09007997, Building ID: 52994). The building, classified as commercial-improved retail property with approximately 7,795 square feet on 0.179 acres, has been deemed unsafe and in immediate danger of collapse, posing a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare. Demolition shall begin immediately. Property owners have three business days from the notice date to apply for permission to conduct demolition using properly licensed City of Detroit 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, Michigan. The Building Official reserves the right to demolish the structure within this three-day period to protect the public.

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 other evidence; however, the Building Official may proceed with demolition prior to any hearing to protect public welfare. The property, with a taxable value of $47,900 and an assessed value of $47,900, is zoned B4 (commercial) and classified as a store-retail use. Multiple inspections were conducted by D. Williams on August 14, 2026, documenting the condemned and dangerous condition of the structure. Notice has been posted on the building and mailed to the owner and taxpayer of record at 304 E State Fair, Detroit, Michigan 48203, with copies distributed to City Council, the Historic District Commission, and Planning and Development Department.

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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: DNG2022-01913

August 18, 2026

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

STRUCTURES(S) LOCATED AT: 304 E STATE FAIR 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

16913 FIVE POINTS, REDFORD, MI 48240EXQUISITE CREATIONS ELITE EVENT

RENTAL CO

2 WOODWARD AVE. STE # 808, DETROIT, MI 48226PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT CITY OF DETROIT

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 304 E STATE FAIR, DETROIT, MI 48203

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Sale date December 17, 2025

Sale price $0

Usage & classification Property Class 201 - COMMERCIAL-IMPROVED

Property Use 22410 - STORE-RETAIL

Zoning B4

Style Stores - Retail

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Taxation Taxable status County, Township, City, Village, School District, Parks

Taxable value $47,900

Assessed value $47,900

Dimensions Total Acreage 0.179

Total Square Footage 7795

Depth x Frontage 100 x 78

Legal description S STATE FAIR E 277 THRU 275 LINDALE GARDENS SUB L33 P87 PLATS, W C R 9/167 78 X 100

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