12469540 ADVERTISE CARVER, WALTER H. 1407 BRYAN ST OLD HICKORY, TN 37138 Re: Property Standards Order For Demolition or Removal of Structure        The Structure located At: 1407 BRYAN ST 37138, (05303008000)        Request No: 26 1475401        Sub: LOT 174 SEC C 1 VILLAGE OF OLD HICKORY To: CARVER, WALTER H.: On July 2, 2026, a representative for Carver, Walter H was not present for the hearing scheduled in the office of the Director, Department of Codes Administration of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee in answer to the complaint of the Metropolitan Property Standards inspection, dated May 6, 2026, regarding the property located at 1407 BRYAN ST 37138, as of record in Instrument # (DB 00003854 0000982), R.O.D.C., TN. The following determinations are based upon the Findings of Fact pursuant to the inspection report, the estimated cost of repairing, altering and/or improving the structure, the valuation of the structure by the Metropolitan Tax Assessors Office and the testimony presented at the hearing, if any: That the above structure is unfit for human habitation due to the conditions existing therein which are deemed unsafe, unsanitary and detrimental to the health, safety and morals of the occupants of said structure and which are otherwise deemed inimical to the general welfare of the residents and property owners of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. Because of the conditions which exist, the structure shall be immediately vacated if occupied. That it further appears that the cost of such repairs, alterations, and improvements necessary to render this structure fit for human habitation or use in compliance with applicable codes, rules, and ordinances, including the Metropolitan Property Standards Code would exceed fifty percent (50%) of the physical value of such structure. Therefore, on the basis of these determinations and in accordance with the provisions of the Metropolitan Property Standards Code, you are hereby ordered to remove or demolish this structure and any associated accessory structures and to clear the lot of all debris within ninety (90) days. The structure shall be demolished by October 6, 2026. If you choose to demolish the structure(s), a permit for demolition must first be obtained from the Department of Codes Administration before demolition commences. The Metropolitan Code, Section 16.24.610 provides for an appeal by a property owner or his agent from this ORDER to the Metropolitan Board of Property Standards and Appeals (“the Board”). Should you choose to request an appeal before the Board, such request must be in writing setting forth a brief statement of the grounds for the appeal, pursuant to the rules, regulations, and requirements of the Board, and must be filed within twenty (20) days of receipt of this ORDER. You are hereby notified that should you fail to comply with this ORDER or to timely file a written request for an appeal, the Metropolitan Property Standards Code, Sections 16.24.630 through 16.24.650, authorizes the Director to cause the structure to be removed or demolished and the cost of such action to be made a lien against the real property. William H. Penn, Jr., Assistant Director