Work has started to prepare a long-standing Anlaby Road eyesore for demolition in November.
The derelict former New York Hotel and nightclub, close to Hull city centre, has literally been falling to pieces in recent years.
Now, contractors have begun work on the site as they prepare to pull down the privately-owned building.
It follows a move earlier this year by Hull City Council to serve a notice on the owners requiring demolition to start.
Since then, talks have continued between both sides paving the way for preliminary work to get under way in August.
With utility services now disconnected, the latest work has involved structural and asbestos surveys.
Deputy council leader Daren Hale said: "As with any old building the process to go through prior to demolition is complicated but I am pleased to see the owner is progressing this preparatory work and we should see the building starting to come down in November."
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