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Building Standards Board orders demolition of unsafe structure at 111 Fair Street
Summary
The San Antonio Building Standards Board voted unanimously April 3 to order demolition of a deteriorated accessory structure at 111 Fair Street and require the property be secured and cleared within 30 days.
The San Antonio Building Standards Board on April 3 voted unanimously to order the demolition of a dangerous structure at 111 Fair Street and to require the property be secured and cleared within 30 days.
Staff presented photos and inspection findings showing a severely deteriorated accessory structure on the rear of the lot, with failing roof members, separated porch elevations, water-damaged interior walls and missing exterior cladding. Staff said there are no active permits or plans in the file. The structure was described as a public-safety hazard and staff recommended demolition under Article 8, Chapter 6 of the City Code.
Jaime Jasso, an official with Development Services’ Dangerous Structures team, outlined the timeline of notices and inspections and said the property lacks active utilities and permits. Jasso told the board the structure’s condition — including sagging roof members, rotted floor joists and breached interior drywall — met the definitions in the city code for a dangerous building.
William Charo, who identified himself as the property owner, told the board he is pursuing a sale and named the prospective buyer as “Rainbow City Buyers” (as stated). Charo said a neighbor’s fallen tree caused some of the damage and that he intended to sell the parcel; he asked the board to consider that timeline in lieu of immediate demolition.
Board member Robert Tapia moved to order demolition and to require the site be secured and cleared within 30 days; the motion was seconded and carried 6-0. The board also directed that the property be cleaned of trash and debris as part of the order. No additional administrative appeals or stays were announced at the public meeting.
Why it matters: The order removes an immediate hazard near a neighborhood travel route and a nearby school pathway, according to staff. The action also puts the property owner on a 30-day compliance clock with possible city enforcement if the work is not completed.
The board’s decision is limited to the code findings presented at the hearing and does not itself address any separate civil claims the owner referenced during public comment.
