HAMILTON, Ohio — Since Hamilton initiated an aggressive program to eliminate and rehabilitate blighted properties in town, 88% of the worst-rated structures in town have either been leveled or brought up to an average or above-average quality, according to a report recently delivered to Hamilton City Council.

Hamilton Strategy and Personnel Executive Director Brandon Saurber said the city began with an analysis of all 21,600 structures in the city, rating each building on a scale from A through F.

In 2021, 465 structures received a D grade and 35 received an F, with most being concentrated in the Jefferson, Riverview/2nd Ward, North End, East End, Lindenwald, Dayton Lane, Armondale and Prospect Hill neighborhoods.

In 2025, only 52 D-rated properties and 10 F-rated properties remained.

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