The San Antonio Building Standards Board convened on June 4, 2026, at 9:06 AM to hear cases regarding dangerous and dilapidated structures. The meeting was chaired by Dwayne Nelson. The board reviewed four properties, issuing demolition orders for three and a repair order for one, with a 30-day compliance timeline for each. An executive session was held to consult with legal counsel; no official action was taken during that session.
1336 Brighton (Council District 5) – Owner not present; no scope of work or financial proof provided. Code Officer Rick Ayala documented severe dilapidation, including a collapsed roof, trash and debris, and unsecured openings. A member of the public, Margaret B. Escovedo, testified she is not the owner and provided documentation showing TAC Team Investments, LLC now owns the property. The board found the property a public nuisance, not feasible to repair, and ordered demolition within 30 days (unanimous).
1911 Burnett Street (Council District 2) – Code Officer Cynthia Santana recommended repair for the main structure and demolition for the accessory structure. Owner Reginald Williams appeared, stated the property is under contract for sale, and requested time for the buyer to close and complete repairs. Lienholder R. K. Mahobani confirmed a buyer and backup buyer, and that closing is pending release of a city lien (~$5,000). After discussion about feasibility of a 30-day repair order, the board approved a motion (4-0) that the main structure be repaired within 30 days post-closing and secured, and the accessory be demolished within 30 days, both free of trash and debris.
347 East South Cross Boulevard (Council District 3) – Owner absent; no scope of work or financial proof provided. Code Officer Sergio Quintanilla detailed three accessory structures on the property, all in severe disrepair with mold, holes, and evidence of vagrancy. The board unanimously ordered all three accessory structures demolished within 30 days.
620 Essex Street (Council District 3) – Code Officer Ryan Garza documented severe water damage, listing walls, and structural hazards. The owner, Heladio and Asuna Ortiz, could not attend due to illness; the owner had previously declined a hardship application. The property is within 1,000 feet of Edgar Allen Poe Middle School. The board unanimously ordered demolition within 30 days.
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Dwayne Nelson. I'm the chairman of the San Antonio Building Standards Board. Welcome to the meeting on June 4th, 2026. The time is now 906. The board will come to order. Let's have a roll call, please. Joane Nelson. Present. Paul Hernandez. Present. Doris Elise. Robert Benke. Here. Fred Andes. Ryan Baldwin. Fazal Hussein. Also present in the meeting from the City of San Antonio. Arcevito Rye from the City Attorney's Office and from Development Services. Kathy Rodriguez, Development Services Administrator. Jenny Ramidez, Interim Code Enforcement Administrator. Melissa Garza, Administrative Assistant 2. Esther Ortiz, Development Services Specialist 1, and myself, Judy Kroom, Development Services Specialist Supervisor. Chair Quorum is present. Thank you. The City of San Antonio provides translation services for anyone who may need assistance. If we could, let's have a translation of that fact. Buenos días. Thank you. A quorum is present. Please silence your cell phone or any device that may disrupt this public hearing. No person shall delay or disrupt the proceedings or disobey the order of the chair. If you wish to speak on the case, you'll be allowed three minutes. However, an owner or owner's representative will have unlimited time. Please keep all information relevant to the property in question and the code violation. As advised prior to this public hearing, the city will provide translation services for anyone who needs assistance. It is our understanding that you have made such arrangements as advised in your notice of hearing. Our expectation is that you have submitted the required documents prior to this public hearing. Your responsibility as a property owner or lienholder of a dilapidated structure case is to demonstrate the following. Number one, provide the required documents. Discuss your detailed scope of work with a cost for each item outlined in order to bring the property into compliance to the satisfaction of the code officer. Number two, submit the required proof of financial ability to pay for proposed work and discuss the feasibility of repairs dependent on monies at hand. And number three, request the amount of time needed to complete the work. All abatements ordered by the board shall be enforced. All work proposed must be done within code regulations with required permits prior to the commencement of work. You may obtain all permits from the Department of Development Services located at 1901 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78204. If in doubt as to the process during this time, please contact a code enforcement officer. Any owner or lienholder dissatisfied with the order of this board may file an appeal in civil district court within 30 days after the date that the order is mailed. If you have any questions regarding the orders, please contact a code enforcement officer or development services staff member by phone at 210-207-5422. Please note that it's unlawful for any person present to solicit or pedal services regarding any property under consideration by this board during the course of this public hearing as per city code section 16-236.