A concrete and steel awning collapsed in front of a Brooklyn subway station, measuring 15 feet by 20 feet and displaying signs of severe neglect. No injuries occurred during the incident, which was witnessed through social media footage. The Department of Buildings identified corrosion issues and issued violations to the building's management. City Council Member Lincoln Restler noted that the collapse could have been deadly had it happened during peak hours and called for urgent improvements to the station's conditions. Additionally, nearby awnings are under inspection due to similar maintenance concerns.
A large awning made of concrete and steel collapsed onto the sidewalk in front of a Brooklyn subway station Sunday morning, showing signs of poor maintenance.
Video shows the overhang crashing to the ground just after 7 a.m. in Brooklyn Heights with no injuries reported, according to the FDNY.
The Department of Buildings issued two violations to the St. George Hotel Associates for failure to properly maintain the building's awning.
City Council Member Lincoln Restler expressed that if the collapse had occurred on a busy day, lives could have been lost, calling it a near tragedy.
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