Irving building commission orders demolitions, sets compliance deadlines for multiple dilapidated properties

The Irving Building and Standards Commission on May 27, 2026, voted to close several long-running enforcement cases and set new compliance deadlines — including demolition authorizations and orders to secure unsafe structures — after staff presented inspections showing multiple dilapidated properties in Irving.

Julia Quayar, building programs coordinator for the city, told the commission that the property at 1016 Compton Avenue has been the subject of eight prior hearings and "remains in substandard condition and meets all requirements to be demolished." Staff said foreclosure on the property is still pending and asked the commission to require the owner to appear at the Nov. 18, 2026 hearing to update the commission; the commission adopted the staff recommendation.

Ricardo Miranda, a code enforcement specialist, reported progress on 509 South Irving Heights, saying contractors had completed foundation and plumbing work and that windows and other interior repairs are underway; staff asked the owner to appear Sept. 23, 2026 to update the commission, and the commission approved the recommendation.

Two cases were closed because required work was completed: a substandard residential property at Dale Place was demolished April 13, 2026 and the commission ordered that case closed; a demolition at 100 West Kin Street was completed Feb. 9, 2026 and that case was also closed.

The commission moved to continue enforcement on several other properties. Quayar said a demolition permit for commercial property at 1215 West Shady Grove Road had been obtained and demolition begun Feb. 18, 2026 but stopped; staff reported the lot remains in violation (no construction permit submitted, parking bollards remain on site, and overgrown grass). A property representative, sworn to speak at the hearing, said she was not aware of the overgrown grass and that "we'll get on that 100% ASAP," adding that an architect and structural engineer are preparing materials to submit for a building permit; the commission adopted staff's recommendation and asked the owner to appear July 22, 2026.

At 928 North Block Circle staff reported a dilapidated accessory structure and multiple structural deficiencies observed June 5, 2025, and said the city has abated the property several times without contact from an owner. Miranda told the commission staff recommends allowing inspections and, if repairs are not completed, authorizing city entry and demolition on or after July 27, 2026, with civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for missed deadlines. A community member identifying herself as a friend and former power of attorney for the deceased owner, Carol Glass, said volunteers were cleaning out the home and that there were no known heirs.

For 1725 East Irving Boulevard, a commercially zoned property, Quayar said staff has issued multiple notices and at least one citation for trash and weeds. She told commissioners that demolition bids received did not include removal of underground tanks; the office had been contacted by an attorney for Raceway who said plans were in place and a contractor chosen and that demolition could be completed within roughly 60 days. Staff recommended, and the commission approved, orders to secure the property by June 26, 2026, to complete repairs or demolition by Aug. 25, 2026, and, if those deadlines are not met, to authorize the city to demolish the structure on or after Aug. 26, 2026 and assess civil penalties up to $1,000 per day.

All motions on staff recommendations were approved by the commission during the meeting. The hearing adjourned and the city secretary's office administered the oath to new alternate commissioner Mr. Herrera.