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Commission orders demolition recommendation for 4618 Maple Street after flood damage, long vacancy

5693933 · August 28, 2025
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Summary

City staff and commissioners concluded that 4618 Maple Street is a hazard after flood damage, animal infestation and prolonged abandonment, and the Building Standards Commission voted to authorize demolition.

The Bellaire Building Standards Commission voted Aug. 28 to authorize city staff to proceed with demolition of a substandard structure at 4618 Maple Street after staff documented flood damage, openings to the elements and repeated failure by the owner to follow through on a voluntary demolition plan.

Latrice, a city staff member, presented photographs showing soffit damage, open rear entries and interior water infiltration. Staff told the commission the…

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