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Austin BSC unanimously adopts demolition or repair orders for three properties; denies appeal in separate case

Building and Standards Commission · January 28, 2026
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Summary

At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Building and Standards Commission adopted staff orders (each by unanimous vote) for properties at 1704 Merriam, 2020 Goodrich and 4612 Turnstone and denied an appeal for 5309 Martin Avenue; each order includes a 45‑day compliance timeline and authorization for city action if not corrected.

The Building and Standards Commission on Jan. 8 voted unanimously to adopt staff orders requiring demolition or repair for three unoccupied Austin properties and denied an appeal of a notice of violation in a separate case.

1704 Merriam Avenue (CL2025148499): Inspector Michael Larner told the commission the single‑story residence shows a buckled roof, unstable structure and rotted fascia; a demolition application was in plan review. Staff recommended an order requiring permits and demolition of unsafe portions; the commission admitted exhibits and adopted the order unanimously. The record…

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