Exclusive | Turkish Consulate at center of Eric Adams indictment still not approved by NYC due to safety violations - but has been open for months: audit

"By rushing to allow the opening of Turkish House in advance of a ribbon-cutting ceremony with President Erdoğan, DOB and FDNY cut serious corners that could have compromised the safety of the occupants and neighbors of the building," Comptroller Brad Lander said.

"Not one floor inside the Turkish house has been approved for occupancy despite DOB issuing 13 prior temporary approvals since its ribbon cutting in 2021, city records show."

"Adams, at the time the Brooklyn Borough President and Democratic nominee for mayor, is accused of leaning on then-Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro to green-light the consulate despite objections from the FDNY, which ruled the fire plan was lacking."

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