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San Antonio board orders demolition of dilapidated accessory structure at 111 Ferris Street
Summary
The Building Standards Board ordered demolition of an accessory structure at 111 Ferris Street, finding it unsafe and not feasible to repair. The owner said he has a pending sale and asked the board to consider the buyer’s plans; the board ordered demolition within 30 days. Vote was 6-0.
The City of San Antonio Building Standards Board on April 3 ordered demolition of an accessory structure at 111 Ferris Street, finding the building dangerous and not feasible to repair.
Jaime Hassell, dangerous premises officer with the Development Services Department, told the board the single‑story wood accessory structure was built in 1978, had a sagging roof, holes in exterior walls, collapsed interior flooring and extensive water damage. "The pier and beam foundation is no longer visible with the structure sinking into grade," Hassell said during the presentation.
The board’s action follows staff’s finding that the accessory structure violated City Code, article 8 chapter 6, and met the definition of a dangerous building. William Chado, who said he is the property owner, told the board he has been negotiating a sale and that the prospective buyer told him the property "could either be repaired" or that the buyer could "take care of the demolition." Chado said the contract’s closing date is May 2.
Board member Robert Toppi moved to find the accessory structure at 111 Ferris Street a public nuisance and order demolition within 30 days; Anne Weiner seconded. The motion passed by a 6‑0 roll call.
The board instructed the owner to coordinate with the assigned code officer on next steps for securing the site, clearing debris and complying with the demolition order. Staff noted there were no active permits on file and utilities to the structure had been disconnected.
The case record shows notices were mailed and posted as required and that the owner attended a pre‑board conference on July 30, 2024; no scope of work, proof of financing or permits were on file as of the April 3 hearing.
With the demolition order issued, the property owner and any contractor will need to follow permitting, debris removal and site‑security rules under Development Services procedures. The owner indicated he would share the sales contract with staff by email for the record.
