The San Antonio Building Standards Board on Thursday ordered demolition of the residential structure and two accessory buildings at 110 Lorita Drive, finding the property a public nuisance and not feasible to repair.

The action came after a presentation by Sergio Quintanilla, dangerous premises officer with the City of San Antonio Development Services Department, who described extensive interior and exterior deterioration, trash and debris blocking egress, water‑damaged and rotting structural members, detached siding and a compromised roof. "Staff recommends demolition," Quintanilla told the board.

Quintanilla said his office inspected the property and that photographs taken in January 2025 show heavy interior debris, missing sheetrock, exposed wood members, and accessory buildings with rotted siding and large holes. He said there were no active electrical or gas services at the property and no permits on file. The owner on record was identified as Hernandez Petra C; staff said the owner was not present and that outreach attempts, including posting and mailed notices, had been completed.

San Antonio Police Department Officer Richard Somerville, assigned to the South Substation, told the board the site has been a recurring location for calls for "criminal activity, loitering, foul odors" and described the property as a local hotspot that draws heavy foot traffic. Neighbors also spoke at the hearing: Jesse Garcia, who lives next door, said, "we have had a lot of trouble with rodents, numerous problems with rodents," and that the property has attracted people and created safety concerns for his family. Ken Pruske, another neighbor, said the vacant property has depressed nearby property values and carries multiple liens. Connie Pruski said, "The rats are horrible," and recounted fear for children playing near the structure.

A motion to declare the property a public nuisance and order demolition within 30 days, with the lot cleared of trash and debris, was moved and seconded and subsequently approved by unanimous voice vote. Development services staff read the city code subsections cited in the board motion (city code article 8, chapter 6, sections noted by staff) as the legal basis for the action.

Board members confirmed that demolition does not transfer ownership of the lot to the city and that the city will place liens for removal costs when appropriate. Quintanilla added that a subsection (subcode 5) was added to the findings for accessory structure number 2 during the hearing. The board recorded the order and set the 30‑day compliance timeframe.