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Little Rock board approves demolition of derelict West 12th house after owner asks for time

Little Rock City Board of Directors · April 22, 2026
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Summary

The Little Rock Board voted to authorize demolition of the long-derelict house at 2924 West 12th Street after hearing from the owner, Anthony Brown, who asked for 90 days to six months to finish repairs; city code enforcement said the structure poses an immediate neighborhood risk.

The Little Rock Board of Directors voted to authorize staff to declare the house at 2924 West 12th Street a nuisance and proceed with demolition after hearing competing claims from the property owner and city code enforcement.

Anthony Brown, who identified himself as associated with Anthony Brown Construction, told the board he has started work on the property — installing foundation piers and replacing some walls — and asked the board to allow 90 days, or up to six months, to finish. "I just…

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