Demolition of Hazardous Properties (OYO Hotel and Star Studio)
Summary
The budget adds a one-time $840,000 line to demolish two blighted, fire-damaged properties — the former OYO Hotel on Yale and Star Studio — with the city pursuing liens to recover costs from the owners.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
$840,000 one-time, with potential recovery through liens.
Neighbors near the blighted properties, who get dangerous structures torn down.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Budget & Special Projects Committee - Jun 3, 2026
The budget adds a one-time $840,000 line to demolish two blighted, fire-damaged properties — the former OYO Hotel on Yale and Star Studio — with the city pursuing liens to recover costs from the owners.
Council Urban & Economic Development Committee - Apr 22, 2026
A plan to turn the Oyo Hotel off I-44 into 147 affordable housing units hit a snag when District 5 Councilor Gilbert said she was never briefed on the project in her district. The funding allocation was tabled until councilors get up to speed.
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