VACANT BUILDING DEMOLITIONSPublicly-Funded Demolitions Completed
OR Awarded since Jan 1, 2017 ** Data updated April 22, 2024 ** |
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Planned: A vacant building has been identified for demolition, but has not yet been awarded to a demolition contractor.
In Progress: A demolition permit application has been received, and the full process is not yet complete. During this time, all utilities must be disconnected; the building has to be inspected and receive environmental abatement when needed; the structure will then be demolished and the site graded and seeded before receiving its final inspection. Complete: The demolition process is complete, the site has been reviewed and approved by an inspector, and all required paperwork has been received from the demolition contractor. Demolition Funding Provided ByCity Building Division
The City of St. Louis Building Division enforces the City's building codes, conducts building inspections, enforces zoning ordinances, and demolishes vacant buildings. With an increase in demolition funds (as of July 2018) the Building Division is better equipped to demolish hazardous and condemned structures to increase public health and safety. STL Regional Crime Commission + LRA + DED
The St. Louis Regional Crime Commission was awarded state ARPA funding and entered into an agreement with the Land Reutilization Authority (LRA) to support building assessments and demolitions. This Agreement will assist the mission of LRA in accelerating its building demolition and stabilization efforts for the benefit of the City of St. Louis and those who work and live in or visit the City of St. Louis consistent with the City of St. Louis Economic Justice Action Plan. Urban Greening Program
St. Louis Development Corporation - with funding from the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District - demolishes vacant buildings with the goal of removing impervious surface and reducing combined sewer overflows. In many locations, demolitions are part of neighborhood planning and community green space projects through Green City Coalition. |
Demolitions Completed 2024 to-date 25 2023 168 2022 279 2021 253 2020 451 2019 656 2018 343 2017 149 |