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Hammond delays or rescinds several demolition orders, sets follow-ups and waives late rental fees
Summary
The commission continued status dates, set rescind timelines for properties with completed rehab work, and waived late rental-registration fees for a long-time owner after review of the city’s records and timelines.
City inspection staff reported progress on multiple unsafe-building and demolition orders; commissioners set status dates or agreed to rescind orders where final inspections showed work complete.
At least two properties were set for status on Oct. 30 while staff notified prospective buyers or confirmed final inspections. For 6126 Harrison (owner: Mr. Carlson), the owner told the commission the interior work is complete and the contractor will request final inspection within days; inspectors recommended a three-week continuation to verify final inspection and then rescind the demolition order if all is in order. The board set the status for Oct. 30.
For 1430 Stanton, inspectors confirmed final inspections had passed and staff asked the board to approve rescinding the demolition order contingent on payment of the department costs (the law department staff said administrative costs are usually about $500). The board approved rescinding the order contingent on payment and directed staff to provide payment instructions to the owner.
Other properties remained on follow-up timetables. 5629 Calumet Avenue was continued for 60 days (status: Dec. 11, 2025) so staff can confirm interior work and final inspections after contractors reported ongoing interior remodeling. Another property (1219 50th) will be bid out for demolition as staff reported a new owner had paid prior costs but had not pursued final inspections.
Separately, the commission granted relief to Imelda Murado, who appeared at a late rental-registration hearing. Murado said she mailed the registration packet but the city’s records showed no 2024 registration; staff agreed there was no prior appeals history and recommended waiving the late fees. The board unanimously waived late fees for both properties she owns and instructed staff on next steps for payment and registration for 2025.
Ending Staff and commissioners emphasized follow-up inspections and documentation: rescinds were contingent on completed final inspections and payment of administrative costs; several properties remain pending additional contractor or owner action ahead of next status dates.
