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Building and Standards Commission orders demolition timeline for unsafe structure at Vulcan Avenue after residents report drugs, trespass and fires
Summary
The commission accepted staff recommendations to declare the property at 4670 Vulcan Avenue unsafe and ordered demolition within 30 days unless the owner or an authorized contractor obtains permits and completes demolition sooner; neighbors described ongoing trespass, drug use and safety hazards.
The Building and Standards Commission of the City of El Paso on April 17 approved a staff recommendation that the main and accessory structures at 4670 Vulcan Avenue be demolished, giving the owner a minimum 30 days to clear the property or for an owner‑appointed contractor to obtain a demolition permit and act sooner.
City inspectors told the commission the single‑family dwelling and two accessory structures are in severe disrepair, with collapsed load‑bearing walls, exposed electrical wiring, temporary shoring and open points of entry that have allowed squatters to occupy the property. Inspectors reported 25 PD complaints and multiple property maintenance cases since mid‑2022, and said the current investigation began January 6, 2025. The property was described as unsanitary, contaminated…
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