The marquee above the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights collapsed due to severe corrosion. Department of Buildings officials noted that the steel beams of the 15-by-20-foot structure had deteriorated. Complaints about the subway station's poor condition have been voiced by residents, and Councilmember Lincoln Restler emphasized safety concerns related to the collapse timing. Originally a feature of the historic St. George Hotel, the marquee symbolizes the building’s faded glory. The MTA was forced to suspend service after the incident, highlighting maintenance issues at the site.
City Department of Buildings officials reported that the 15-by-20-foot marquee's steel beams had completely corroded through, indicating poor maintenance. A similar marquee above the Clark Street entrance also showed signs of corrosion.
Councilmember Lincoln Restler expressed concern over the subway station's condition, noting that he had received complaints from constituents for years about its "grimy" and "abysmal" state.
Restler highlighted the timing of the collapse, stating, "We are very lucky that this happened at 7 a.m. on a Sunday. If it happened at 7 a.m. any other day, we would've in all likelihood encountered serious injuries, if not fatalities."
The marquee was once a prominent feature of the St. George Hotel, which dates back to the late 19th century and was frequented by notable figures, including former President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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