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Emergency Residential Demolition: 5379 Joy Rd
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This is a Notice of Emergency Ordered Demolition issued by the City of Detroit Building Official on June 30, 2026, for the residential structure located at 5379 Joy Road, Detroit, Michigan (Building ID: 101, Parcel 16004583). The building has been determined to be structurally unsound, unsafe, and in immediate danger of collapse, presenting a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare. The demolition order requires immediate vacation of the premises and prohibits unauthorized entry or occupancy. Property owners have three business days from the notice date to apply for permission to conduct demolition using City of Detroit-licensed contractors, with applications submitted to the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Fourth Floor, Detroit, Michigan. 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 related to the demolition; however, the Building Official may proceed with demolition prior to any hearing to protect public health and safety.

The property is a two-family residential structure with a total square footage of 4,182 square feet on a 0.096-acre lot. The property is classified as Residential-Improved (Property Class 401) with an assessed value of $22,700 and a taxable value of $14,425. The taxpayer of record is Karl Henderson, with a taxpayer address listed at 5379 Joy Road, Detroit, Michigan 48201. This emergency demolition notice is issued under Detroit City Code sections 8-17-41 through 8-17-45 and compliance with NESHAP regulations under 40 CFR 61 Subpart M. The notice was distributed to the Honorable City Council, the Historic District Commission, and relevant city departments.

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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: DNG2024-02008

June 30, 2026

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

STRUCTURES(S) LOCATED AT: 5379 JOY ROAD 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

19225 Woodbine St Apt 1, DETROIT, MI 48219KARL HENDERSON

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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Usage & classification Property Class 401 - RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED

Property Use 41210 - TWO FAMILY

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Taxation Taxable status TAXABLE

Taxable value $14,425

Assessed value $22,700

Dimensions Total Acreage 0.096

Total Square Footage 4182

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S JOY ROAD 701 DAILEY PARK SUB (PLATS) L29 P80 PLATS, W C R 16/185 35X120

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