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Owner asks for more time as board declares 1336 Brighton a public nuisance
Summary
After owner representatives described a pending sale and asked for extra time, the San Antonio Building Standards Board declared 1336 Brighton a public nuisance, ordered the accessory demolished and set repair requirements for the main structure; the motion passed unanimously.
The San Antonio Building Standards Board declared the house at 1336 Brighton Road a public nuisance on June 4, 2026 and ordered the accessory structure demolished and the primary residence repaired after hearing testimony from people claiming ties to the property.
At the meeting, dangerous premises officer Breg Alaya presented photographs and an inspection timeline showing a collapsed roof, exposed framing, significant debris and rodent access. Alaya told the board the owner was not present and recommended enforcement under municipal code Chapter 6, Article 8.
A woman who identified herself as Maygreen B. Escobedo testified she is not the current owner but supplied certified deed copies showing title history and said Guelse Tacty Investments LLC held the recorded deeds. Another speaker, Mark Ridby Escobedo, said under penalty he had paperwork and that a contract with a prospective buyer, Makelia Investment, was pending. "Me gustaría a mí una extensión para ver las personas que quieran comprar la casa porque yo no la puedo arreglar, no tengo los medios," one claimant told the board.
Board members debated whether to allow an extended compliance period to accommodate a potential sale. One member cautioned against delaying enforcement repeatedly and asked staff to retain authority to monitor paperwork and grant additional time when proper documentation arrived. After discussion, a motion declared 1336 Brighton a public nuisance under Chapter 6, Article 8 and ordered the main house be repaired and cleared of debris and the accessory be demolished; the board adopted the motion unanimously.
The board recorded the motion, directed staff to oversee compliance and noted that enforcement timing could be affected by receipt of closing documentation or other paperwork submitted by buyer representatives. The board did not specify fines or subsequent enforcement steps at the meeting.
The board moved on to other agenda items and later entered and exited an executive session; no legal action was reported from closed session.
