Mayor's Office

Mayor Neeley Applauds Efforts of Deb Cherry and Others in Long-Awaited Demolition of Ballenger Manor Apartments

FLINT, Mich.— After many years of sitting abandoned on Flint’s west side, demolition of the old building that once housed Ballenger Manor Apartments began Friday, December 6, 2024.  

“I want to thank County Treasurer Deb Cherry, and her team, who remained committed to seeing that this eyesore was finally removed,” said Mayor Neeley. “I also want to thank the City’s Legal Department and the Building and Inspections team, for their work to make sure that the demolition was done properly and safely.”

Increased blight removal has been underway across the city of Flint for the last several years. The removal of the vacant Ballenger Manor Apartments has been on the table for a long time, and now the crumbling structure on Ballenger Highway is no more.

“We are working aggressively with the Landbank and other partners to remove blight so we can have safer, cleaner, nicer neighborhoods for Flint residents to enjoy,” added Neeley. “This is a huge accomplishment in that effort, and one I know many residents are excited to finally see happen. So again, kudos to Deb Cherry for her work to get this done.”