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Board orders demolition at 136 Enrique Street, finding multiple unsafe accessory structures
Summary
The Building Standards Board voted 6-0 to declare 136 Enrique Street a public nuisance and ordered demolition of the principal structure and accessory buildings within 30 days after staff described extensive structural decay and multiple occupied accessory units.
The San Antonio Building Standards Board voted unanimously on May 1 to order demolition and cleanup of the property at 136 Enrique Street after staff presented inspection photos showing severe structural deterioration, water damage and evidence of people living in accessory structures.
Jamie Jasso and other City of San Antonio inspectors outlined a timeline of notices dating to March 2024 and multiple outreach efforts; staff said the property is not eligible for historic designation and that several accessory structures on the lot contain evidence of occupation, hazardous wiring and collapsing roofs.
Officer Levens, San Antonio Police Department, described recurring calls for service to the property dating back to mid-2023 including shootings, fires, trespass and reports of open burning. He told the board neighbors reported vehicles and persons entering and leaving at all hours and that officers had recovered occupants with outstanding arrest warrants at the site.
Staff recommended demolition of the principal house and all accessory structures, disconnection of utilities and removal of debris. The board’s motion, adopted 6-0, ordered demolition within 30 days, disconnection of all services, securing the site and removal of all trash and debris. The motion listed the code subsections relied upon and directed staff to proceed with abatement if the owner did not comply.
Board members discussed the property’s multiple accessory structures and the public-safety risk posed by the condition and by recurring criminal complaints. Staff said the parcel contains separate meters for several structures and noted past efforts to secure the property, to place evacuation notices and to provide outreach services through housing and veterans’ programs.
The owner or a representative had not presented a repair plan or proof of financial ability to perform repairs as of the hearing. Staff told the owner and interested parties how to appeal the order and how to coordinate with Development Services for demolition schedules and potential abatement costs.
The board also approved procedural items and scheduled follow-up for enforcement as part of the Department’s standard process.
