A concrete and steel awning collapsed onto the sidewalk outside a Brooklyn subway station, showing signs of poor maintenance such as corroded steel beams. The structure measured 15 feet by 20 feet and no injuries were reported. The city issued two violations to the St. George Hotel Associates for failing to maintain the building. City Council Member Lincoln Restler highlighted the potential danger if the collapse had occurred at a different time. Inspections have revealed unsafe conditions at the Clark Street station, prompting calls for urgent improvements.
A large awning made of concrete and steel collapsed onto the sidewalk in front of a Brooklyn subway station Sunday morning. The awning measured 15 feet by 20 feet and showed signs of poor maintenance, including steel beams that had completely corroded through, according to the city's Department of Buildings.
The city issued two violations to the St. George Hotel Associates for failure to properly maintain the building. A 2024 inspection conducted by a private engineering firm found unsafe conditions related to the building's facade, which the owners obtained permits to fix.
According to City Council Member Lincoln Restler, 'This was really shocking and scary... If it had occurred at 7 a.m. on any other day of the week, neighbors' lives would have been lost.'
Restler also mentioned, 'The recurring stench of sewage, the deep grime, and extreme heat all need to be addressed.' He emphasized that this incident must be a call to action to significantly improve conditions at Clark St station.
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