Council orders demolition of condemned Beach Street structure; gives 90 days for repairs at burned 24th Avenue East property

The Tuscaloosa City Council on Thursday ordered the demolition of a condemned single‑wide storage structure on the east side of 2736 Beach Street after staff reported the property had been condemned on Feb. 5, 2026 and was cited for 48 housing‑code violations.

City staff told the council the owner had been notified of the hearing and would be charged for demolition costs if the city removed the structure. The owner’s representatives said they had lined up a contractor to remove or move the structure and asked the council to delay action briefly so they could proceed with the planned work. With no members of the public speaking against demolition, the council voted to proceed.

At a separate public hearing, staff reported that 512 24th Avenue East had been condemned on March 10, 2026 after a July 13, 2023 fire and listed 49 housing‑code violations. City staff said the owner had pulled a permit and started repairs. The owner’s representative confirmed work is under way and asked for time to complete repairs.

The council moved and seconded a motion to allow the owner 90 days to complete repairs and to return for review at the end of that period; the motion carried. Council staff noted that if the property is ultimately demolished, demolition costs would be charged back to the owner.

Quotes in the hearing highlighted the practical consequences for property owners and neighbors. A city staff presenter described the violations and the condemnation timeline; the owner’s family member said a contractor was scheduled to begin work “tomorrow” and asked the council to hold off for a short period so repairs could proceed.

The actions leave the condemned storage building at 2736 Beach Street slated for removal and give the owner of 512 24th Avenue East a 90‑day window to complete repairs before the council will revisit the matter.