VACANT BUILDING DEMOLITIONS
Publicly-Funded Demolitions Completed
​OR Awarded since Jan 1, 2018 
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Coming Soon: 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.
Demolitions Completed

2017
149

2018
358

2019 to-date
227

Demolition Funding Provided By

City 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. 

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. 

2018 Demolition Contracts By Neighborhood

Questions? 
Call St. Louis Development Corporation at (314) 657-3778 or email ginnl@stlouis-mo.gov.
** Data updated May 30, 2019 **

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