Buildings set for demolition in Harvey
As of January 2023, there are 24 properties the Buildings Department will demolish. Here's what they are.
The HWH secured the most recent list of properties in Harvey that the city will demolish via public records request.
Here’s the locations for what properties are set for demolition, according to the Buildings Department.
As of January 2023
- 90 East 159th Street
- 76 West 151st Street
- 317 West 151st Place
- 315 West 151st Place
- 313 West 151st Place
- 311 West 151st Place
- 208 West 154th Street
- 176 West 154th Street
- 16404 Emerald Avenue
- 15821 Fisk Street
- 15803 Lathrop Street
- 15746 Park Avenue
- 15746 Marshfield Avenue
- 15736 Park Avenue
- 15230 Turlington Avenue
- 15127 Wood Street
- 14933 Vail Avenue
- 14830 Wood Street
- 14825 Honore Avenue
- 14809 Paulina Avenue
- 14546 Halsted Street
- 14532 Halsted Street
- 14525 Halsted Street
- 14512 Union Avenue
This list will be regularly updated regularly.
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