Board orders demolition of 822 Junior Street; owner says demolition permit process will begin

The San Antonio Building Standards Board on Aug. 7, 2025, voted 6–0 to demolish the structure at 822 Junior Street, concluding staff’s presentation that the property is not feasible to repair.

Dangerous premises officer Sergio Quintana presented photographic and inspection evidence showing a single-story 1945 residence with deteriorated post-and-beam foundation, broken windows, water and roof deterioration, interior collapse, exposed and rotted structural members, and evidence of vagrant entry. Quintana said no scope of work, financial proof, letter of credit or engineer’s report had been provided as of the hearing and that no active permits were on file as of Aug. 6, 2025.

Armando Terral, representative of Redstone Homes LLC (the owner listed on appraisal district records), appeared at the hearing and told the board Redstone intended to demolish the property and build new construction. Terral said his company would begin the demolition-permit process immediately and has experience completing such projects; staff said the city would unlock the permit process if the owner pulls a demolition permit.

Robert Tapia moved that 822 Junior Street be declared a public nuisance and be demolished within 30 days; Robert Behnke seconded. The motion passed by a 6–0 roll call. The order directs demolition and removal of debris within 30 days; staff said the owner may initiate the demolition permit process immediately and that the city will cooperate to coordinate utility disconnects and permit review.

Quintana said the Office of Historic Preservation found the property not eligible for historic designation. Staff will monitor demolition permitting and coordinate inspections and utility verifications prior to demolition.