Summary
Prompted by major fires at vacant buildings like St. Anne's, the council advanced legislation requiring financial responsibility and insurance for vacant properties to protect the city from shouldering multi-million dollar demolition costs.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Demolishing large vacant structures like St. Anne's can cost up to $2 million.
Buffalo residents and taxpayers benefit from not bearing the financial burden of demolishing abandoned properties.
Owners of vacant or neglected properties who lack insurance or fail to maintain properties.
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