City of Richmond Unsafe Building Committee Meeting of October 20, 2026

The City of Richmond Unsafe Building Commission met on October 20, 2026, to review emergency actions at two properties. At 517 North 20th Street, officials described an unsafe electrical service involving illegal utility taps and undersized wiring that created a fire hazard. The utility service was disconnected, repairs were completed, and tenants returned after reinspection. The commission voted to affirm the enforcement authority’s emergency actions.

At 828 South 6th Street, officials reported that occupants were vacated from a blighted property and that asbestos removal and demolition were underway. B&B Construction was identified as performing the work; the property was being addressed in coordination with the Economic Development Corporation and Wayne County through a blight grant. The commission voted to affirm the emergency actions. No contract award, procurement approval, or dollar amount was discussed.