Board continues case at 350 Southwest 41 after owner pledges repairs, requests time to secure financing
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Staff recommended demolition of a fire-damaged structure at 350 Southwest 41, but the board continued the case to give the owner time to provide financial proof, a detailed scope of work and an engineer’s report. The owner’s representative cited a prolonged insurance dispute and a contractor estimate of about $75,000.
The San Antonio Code Compliance Board heard staff evidence on Nov. 6, 2025 that the single-story house at 350 Southwest 41 suffered extensive fire damage and lacks permits or an engineer’s plan. Staff recommended demolition under Article 8, Chapter 6, but after testimony from the owner’s representative and the owner the board continued the case to allow submission of required documentation.
Stephanie Sánchez, the board’s hazardous-facilities official, presented photos showing collapsed porch posts, missing floor sheathing, exposed insulation, burned interior walls and electrical wiring visible in the rooms. Sánchez told the board the property’s first inspection was Dec. 6, 2023; original notices were sent in January 2024; staff found no building permits and reported the city cleaned the site on Aug. 18, 2025. Sánchez recommended demolition under the city code’s listed subsections.
Eddie Brovnik, who identified himself as a property investor representing owner Adela Segovia, described a protracted insurance dispute and said a contractor estimated repairs at roughly $75,000. Brovnik said he had pursued financing and expected funds to be available; he asked the board for time to produce a written scope of work, engineer’s report and financial documentation. Owner Adela Segovia told the board she had reported a suspected arson to police and that some repairs and permit steps had been initiated.
Board members and staff emphasized the three documents required to avoid demolition: (1) financial evidence that repairs can be paid for, (2) a detailed scope of work with costs, and (3) an engineer’s report or equivalent technical documentation. The board moved to continue (reinstate) the case and direct the owner to meet with code compliance staff and provide the three items; the chair announced the case would be reset for a future hearing so staff can review submitted documents.
During the hearing staff noted city charges related to this property totaling approximately $1,496 for past actions; staff also presented the inspection and mailing timeline. The owner requested up to six months to complete repairs and provide documentation; the board did not approve a demolition order at the Nov. 6 hearing and instead continued the case with instructions to staff and the owner.