As previously discussed, on February 1, The City of New Orleans passed an Ordinance that allows the City to demolish or remediate property deemed an imminent health threat 30 business days after the posting of the notice.

The Mayor’s Imminent Health Threat Resident Assistance Program, beginning Wednesday, August 22 through Saturday, August 25, 2007 will allow homeowners the opportunity to submit proof of abatement to reverse a demolition condemnation.

To reverse a demolition condemnation,during this four day window,property owners must submit in person or by certified mail proof (photos) thatthe property has been gutted and secured. The photos must document the following:

• Inside of the property gutted and contents removed;
• Grass cut in front, back, side yards and
• All doors shut and secured

Upon receipt of proof, the property will be scheduled for a follow-up inspection to validate the remediation claim.  Failure to comply with the Imminent Health Threat Ordinance by August 25, 2007 will result in the demolition of the property.

A property owner or interested party can submit documentation in person at one of the following locations

New Orleans, LA (8/22 - 8/25)
Office of Code Enforcement
1340 Poydras Street, Suite 1100

St. Bernard Recreation Center
1500 Lafreniere Street

Houston, TX (8/25)
Journey Home Center
3611 Ennis Street, Suite 113/114
Houston, TX 77004

Or by certified mail to;
Office of Code Enforcement
1340 Poydras Street, Suite 1100
New Orleans, LA 70112

Any questions about the designation of the condemnation notice or the necessary steps needed to reverse the demolition condemnation,should be directed to city’s Bureau of Code Enforcement at 504-658-4300 or 504-658-4200

To view a list of the properties, please click here.

To view a full report on the ongoing demolitions from nola.com please click here.

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