Fire-damaged house at 6125 Broadway Avenue ordered demolished
Summary
A house gutted by an October 2024 fire has sat vacant with no permits or repairs for months, drawing complaints about weeds and trash. The county will now bid out demolition, though the owner of 26 years had hoped to rebuild with family and community help.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The owner will likely be billed for demolition costs if the county razes the structures, and she estimates $10,000-$20,000 in materials alone to repair.
Neighbors get relief from an eyesore and safety hazard on their street.
The owner loses a family property she hoped to rebuild and pass to her children, and may face the demolition bill.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Hearing Authority - Vanderburgh County - Aug 5, 2026
A house damaged by fire in January 2023 has sat unaddressed since October 2025 with no permits or progress. Despite the owner's request to repair, the city affirmed vacate and raze orders and will seek demolition bids — neighbors should expect the structure to come down soon.
Hearing Authority - Vanderburgh County - Jun 3, 2026
A house gutted by an October 2024 fire has sat vacant with no permits or repairs for months, drawing complaints about weeds and trash. The county will now bid out demolition, though the owner of 26 years had hoped to rebuild with family and community help.
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