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FBI Investigates FDNY Chiefs' Homes in Corruption Probe

The FBI conducted searches at the homes and offices of two senior New York Fire Department chiefs as part of a corruption investigation into whether they improperly accepted payments related to building inspections. The investigation, which began last summer, involves the FBI, the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York, and the New York City Department of Investigation. The chiefs, Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino, have not been accused of any wrongdoing, and the Fire Department has placed them on modified duty while referring the allegations to the Department of Investigation.

via The New York Times|

#building-inspections #corruption #crime-and-justice

safety2 years ago•4 min saved

"Expert Tips: How to Spot Signs of a Potential Building Collapse"

Experts advise residents of older buildings to watch out for signs of structural degradation, including water intrusion, sagging ceilings, expanding cracks, and changes in windows and doors. They recommend reporting these issues to building owners or authorities. The recent collapse of a seven-story tenement building in New York City has highlighted the need for greater oversight and inspections of aging housing stock. The city's buildings department acknowledges the challenge of inspecting all buildings and is considering escalating fines to ensure landlords keep up with maintenance and repairs.

via USA TODAY|

#aging-infrastructure #building-collapses #building-inspections

infrastructure2 years ago•2 min saved

Bronx Building Collapse Exposes Neglected Safety Concerns

The Bronx building that collapsed on Monday had been declared "unsafe" by an engineering firm in 2020, but critical repairs were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The nearly 100-year-old Billingsley Terrace building had ongoing work, but not on the day of the collapse. The inspection report highlighted significant masonry damage and other issues that had not been fixed. The building department will now review the owner's plans to bring the facade up to code. Two people were injured during the evacuation, but there were no casualties. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation.

via New York Post |

#bronx-building-collapse #building-inspections #covid-19

weather2 years ago•3 min saved

Windstorm wreaks havoc on San Francisco high-rises, sends couch flying.

Windows along 20 floors of a Salesforce office building in San Francisco cracked during a storm with winds of up to 78 mph, prompting concerns about the safety of high-rise buildings in the city. Three other glass-sheathed high-rises also suffered damage. San Francisco officials are calling for comprehensive inspections of all tall buildings in the city, with some suggesting that such incidents may become more common as weather patterns change. All four buildings have received notices of violation from the city, requiring building managers to secure the broken windows, replace the glass, and provide safety evaluations of all the windows in the building by a licensed engineer or architect within two weeks.

via San Francisco Chronicle|

#building-inspections #high-rise-buildings #san-francisco