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Building Standards Board orders demolition of 730 Gabriel after staff finds severe dilapidation
Summary
The San Antonio Building Standards Board voted unanimously Oct. 9 to order demolition of the single‑story house at 730 Gabriel in Council District 2 after staff testimony described extensive structural decay and safety hazards; the owner spoke at the hearing and said she intends to rebuild.
The San Antonio Building Standards Board voted unanimously Oct. 9 to order demolition of the vacant house at 730 Gabriel in City Council District 2 after Development Services staff said the structure was unsafe and not repairable.
Cynthia Santana, dangerous premises officer for the City of San Antonio Development Services Department, told the board the single‑story, 1,576‑square‑foot house — built in 1949 and located within 1,000 feet of the Young Men’s Leadership School — has missing roof decking, rotted rafters, detached siding and a listing foundation. Santana said the structure has had no water or…
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