Gothamist: Oh No! Broken Angel is Burning!

christopher wood

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 22:46:28 -0500

We had a meeting on Friday with the Department of Buildings. We were told that they would begin demolition on the building in 3 weeks from now, if we do not submit plans by an architect/engineer to bring the building to code. The city would do the work and then place a lean on the property. To have the city do the work would zero out the value of the property and leave my parents with nothing. We understand that the Department of Buildings is in a difficult situation, as there are some safety concerns with the building. We are attempting to comply with the Department of Buildings, and would like to submit plans as soon as we can get an architect/ engineer on board. If any qualified individuals are willing to work with us in this short time frame we would very much appreciate it. I can be contacted at chriswood718@yahoo.com.

R. Adlan

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:55:45 -0500

Christopher, please post a phone number as we would like to contact you to see if we can help. Thank you.

christopher wood

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:29:24 -0500

I am Christopher Wood, son of Arthur (age 75)and Cindy Wood (age 65) the owners and creators of Broken Angel, . The New York City Building department is attempting to remove my parents from their home of 30 years, unless we immediatly get an architect or engineer to bring the building to NYC codes. We do not have the money to do this. If there is anyone out there who is qualified and willing to work Pro Bono we desperately need the help, contributions are also welcome. You can contact my father. Arthur Wood 4 Downing St, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Also we appeal to David Chappelle and Michel Gondry.Our home became the backdrop for your wonderful concert film, please help us to save it now.

g

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:25:59 -0500

they have been inspected over and over, it is all good! BUILD ON BROKEN ANGEL!

nick

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 03:09:41 -0500

yes, drunkatnyu, anyone who points out that this building is obviously unsafe is supporting condo development. you fucking twit.

christopher wood

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 01:03:27 -0500

Sadly today at 1pm Broken Angel caught fire by natural causes. No one was hurt minimal damage was done. Many thanks to the FDNY for quicky putting out the fire. Any contributions are welcome addressed to Arthur Wood, 4 Downing St, Brooklyn NY 11238, to help us rebuild. Thank you Brooklyn for all of your support. photo of fire at http://www.flickr.com/photos/onebadapple/sets/

DrunkAtNYU

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:30:56 -0500

oh David, I can't wait for another highrise either.

David

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:12:08 -0500

I think this will be the incident that gets the Building Department to condemn the place. From what I saw in "...Block Party", that place was barely structurally standing.

bryan

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:22:23 -0500

did somebody say Burning Angel?

Em

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:15:18 -0500

maybe a block party fundraiser with chappell?

meloyellow

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:41:33 -0500

Berry, Broken Angel is on the block of Dave Chappelle's Block Party. I hope the damage is minimal so the cute old hippie couple that live there can continue to do so!

Berry

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:22:23 -0500

That is the location that Dave Chappell used for his block party, correct? It is right next to a day care center so they probably had to evacuate.

Meredith

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:17:40 -0500

Any word on how it started? Seems like a strange place for a fire.

Reid Beels

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:59:42 -0500

My Account of the Fire

Larry

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:46:25 -0500

Who cares, it's in Brooklyn. I smell a condo conversion.

janelle

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:30:48 -0500

i hope nobody was trapped in there, nor the damage too extensive.