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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 |

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crimeinvestigation2 years ago•4 min saved

Investigation underway after Bronx building collapse displaces residents

The Bronx District Attorney's office is investigating a partial collapse of a seven-story apartment building in the Bronx that has left dozens of tenants homeless. The collapse occurred at 1915 Billingsley Terrace, and an assistant district attorney is working with city departments on the investigation. The building had previously been flagged for "unsafe" facade problems, and tenants had complained about poor conditions and lead paint issues. The building owner, David Kleiner, is facing scrutiny and has a history of housing code violations. The investigation into the cause of the collapse is ongoing.

via Gothamist|

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