A concrete and steel awning collapsed in Brooklyn Heights, measuring 15 feet by 20 feet and displaying significant signs of corrosion. The Department of Buildings issued violations for lack of maintenance. Fortunately, no injuries occurred during the incident, which could have been catastrophic had it happened at a different time. City engineers are now inspecting another nearby awning for similar maintenance issues. The Clark Street subway station remains closed due to ongoing safety concerns, including sewage odors and grime, prompting calls for improvement.
The large awning made of concrete and steel collapsed onto the sidewalk in front of a Brooklyn subway station at around 7 a.m., showing signs of poor maintenance.
The awning, measuring 15 feet by 20 feet, had completely corroded steel beams and its collapse prompted the Department of Buildings to issue violations.
Lincoln Restler called the collapse shocking and scary, warning that if it had occurred at a different time, nearby lives would have been lost.
The MTA has suspended train service at Clark Street station, which has a history of poor conditions including sewage odors and grime.
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