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Board orders demolition of fire-damaged structures at 208 Porter Street
Summary
Following staff presentation of severe fire damage and collapsed roof framing, the Building Standards Board voted Nov. 6 to demolish the main and accessory structures at 208 Porter Street within 30 days and to ensure utilities are cut and the site cleared.
The City of San Antonio Building Standards Board on Nov. 6 ordered demolition of the fire-damaged main house and accessory structure at 208 Porter Street, concluding the buildings are dangerous and pose an immediate public-safety risk.
Dangerous premises officer Carolyn Pelkey summarized inspections dating to July 2024 and presented photos taken in October and November 2025 showing…
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