San Antonio Board Orders Demolition of Unsafe Properties on San Gabriel and Carson Streets

The San Antonio Building Standards Board convened on August 14, 2025, to address several properties deemed public nuisances under city code. The meeting began with a motion regarding the property located at 329 South San Gabriel Avenue. A board member moved to classify the property as a public nuisance, citing violations of multiple subsections of city code chapter 6, article 8. The board unanimously approved the motion, mandating the property’s demolition within 30 days.

Following a brief recess, the board reconvened to discuss the next case concerning 1711 East Carson Street. Cynthia Santana, a dangerous premises officer from the City of San Antonio Development Services Department, presented the case. She noted that this was the first hearing for this property, which is located in City Council District 2 and owned by Joe L. Smith. The owner was not present at the meeting.

Santana detailed the timeline of notifications sent to the owner, including an initial inspection on December 4, 2024, and subsequent notices mailed and posted throughout 2025. Despite attempts to contact the owner, no response or evidence of repair efforts had been submitted. The Office of Historic Preservation confirmed that the property is not eligible for historic designation, and no permits were on file as of August 13, 2025.

The board will continue to review the case, with further discussions anticipated in future meetings. The proceedings highlighted ongoing efforts by the city to address unsafe structures and uphold building standards for community safety.