Bronx Building Collapse Sparks Concerns Over Safety and Oversight

Displaced residents of a partially collapsed building in the Bronx described a range of unsafe and unsanitary conditions, including rats, leaks, and visible cracks in the walls. Many had filed complaints about these issues for years, but repairs were slow to be addressed. The building owner has a history of housing code violations and tenant lawsuits. While there were no fatalities, scores of people were displaced and left unsure of where to go next. The city's housing department has hit the landlord with over 100 violations in recent years. Residents are concerned about finding affordable long-term housing and the emotional loss of their belongings.