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"NYC Engineer Penalized for Grave Error in Bronx Building Collapse"

The New York City Department of Buildings has suspended an engineer's authority to inspect building exteriors after a crucial error led to the partial collapse of an apartment complex in the Bronx. The engineer mistakenly deemed a load-bearing column as "decorative" in plans filed with the agency, and workers were jackhammering and removing bricks from the column shortly before the collapse. The incident has displaced 174 people and prompted the inspection of other buildings associated with the landlord. The engineer, Richard Koenigsberg, claims he was not notified of the penalty.

via Gothamist|

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"New York Engineer Suspended for Grave Error in Bronx Building Collapse"

The engineer responsible for inspecting a Bronx apartment building that partially collapsed has been suspended by New York City officials after it was discovered that he had misdiagnosed a structural column as a "decorative" element. The city plans to permanently revoke the engineer's authority to inspect building facades. While no one was killed or seriously injured in the collapse, over 170 residents were left homeless. The Bronx district attorney's office and the city's Department of Investigation are conducting investigations into the cause of the collapse.

via The New York Times|

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Bronx Building Collapse: Violations, Search Efforts, and Witness Testimonies

The Bronx building that partially collapsed had previously been issued a summons for a sidewalk shed violation related to its structural integrity. Inspectors had raised concerns about deteriorated and broken mudsills, which could compromise the building's stability and potentially lead to a collapse. The building also had active citations for facade safety, including cracked bricks. However, the Department of Buildings clarified that unsafe facade conditions are not the same as an unsafe building. It is unclear if the collapse was caused by the weight of the facade rubble or if the scaffolding became unstable first. Investigations will be conducted once the site is cleared for safety.

via NBC New York|

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