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Board orders demolition of 514 Alta Seta Street after family asks for time to repair
Summary
After family members and police described drug‑related activity and repeated disturbance calls at 514 Alta Seta Street, the Building Standards Board ordered demolition within 30 days and directed the property remain vacated, utilities off and secured; family requested more time and said they intend to pursue ownership and repairs.
The Building Standards Board voted 8-0 April 10 to declare the property at 514 Alta Seta Street a public nuisance and ordered demolition of the primary and accessory structures within 30 days, while directing that the property remain vacated, utilities remain disconnected and the site secured.
Dangerous‑premises officer Crystal Towne told the board the DART inspection on Sept. 10, 2024, found multiple individuals staying at the property, additions built without permits, a cedar post‑and‑beam foundation with rotted posts, and interior damage including uneven floors, water damage and missing or damaged plumbing and fixtures. Towne said San Antonio Water Systems had disconnected water and CPS Energy confirmed no electricity, and staff had previously…
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