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Commission orders demolition of fire‑damaged, substandard multifamily at 1215 E. 52nd Street
Summary
Following testimony about repeated structural failures, homeless encampments and a recent fire, the commission adopted staff findings and ordered demolition or demolition‑permitting for the 16‑unit property owned by Yellow 52 Investment LLC, with a 45‑day compliance window and $7,000/week penalties after day 46.
The Building and Standards Commission voted Dec. 6 to require the owner of a 16‑unit multifamily commercial property at 1215 East 52nd Street to obtain permits and demolish fire‑damaged portions of the structure or complete repairs within 45 days, or face civil penalties of $7,000 per week after the 46th day.
Courtney Britt, a code investigator for Austin Development Services, told the commission the property—identified in Travis…
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