Istanbul municipality orders demolition of 4,141 Bosphorus structures
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Istanbul's Bosphorus Development Directorate has prepared demolition tenders for 4,141 structures in Sarıyer, Beşiktaş, Üsküdar and Beykoz. The list includes illegal additions on properties belonging to celebrities and business figures. The tender is scheduled for September 22.
Key Facts
- The demolition list covers 4,141 structures across Sarıyer, Beşiktaş, Üsküdar and Beykoz.
- Sarıyer has the highest number of records with 1,982 structures.
- The demolition tender is scheduled for September 22.
- Celebrities named in Sarıyer records include Ferdi Tayfur, Hülya Avşar, Harika Avcı, Süreyya Yalçın and Mehmet Ali Erbil.
Demolition Scope
The Bosphorus Development Directorate under the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality is preparing a demolition tender for 4,141 structures identified as illegal or non-compliant with regulations. The structures are located in the districts of Sarıyer, Beşiktaş, Üsküdar and Beykoz. The list includes illegal additions such as balconies, roof modifications, garages and garden structures, not just main buildings.
Celebrity Properties
Sarıyer has the highest number of demolition records with 1,982 structures. Among the properties in Sarıyer are those belonging to public figures including Ferdi Tayfur, Hülya Avşar, Harika Avcı, Süreyya Yalçın and Mehmet Ali Erbil. The demolition decisions target only illegal additions on these properties, not the entire villas.
Tender Timeline
The demolition tender is scheduled for September 22. After the tender, demolition of structures and additions found to be non-compliant is expected to begin.
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