An abandoned home in Dyker Heights, which has experienced multiple fires over the past two years, will be demolished following a recent blaze that resulted in the death of a 40-year-old woman believed to have been living inside illegally. The city’s Department of Buildings issued a violation notice for demolition, prompting local leaders to advocate for more stringent regulations on abandoned properties, such as the proposed Squatter Information Bill aimed at improving safety monitoring of these sites.
The Department of Buildings has issued a violation notice recommending a full demolition of the home on 67th Street, as well as grading and fencing of the site.
Local leaders are now pushing for stricter monitoring of abandoned properties to prevent similar tragedies.
The most recent fire... killed a 40-year-old woman who officials believe was living inside the home illegally.
Councilwoman Susan Zhuang is advocating for the Squatter Information Bill, which would require FDNY and NYPD to track and report locations with known squatters.
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