May 23, 2008
"Construction Debris" Falls Off Harlem Building
Yesterday afternoon, there were reports of a wall collapse or falling debris from a Harlem building on 116th Street, off Fifth Avenue. It turns out it was not quite a full wall collapse, but it looks to be more than the "construction debris" referred to by fire officials in an AP story.
The incident occurred at the recently completed green condominium building, the Kalahari Harlem. "Two stucco-like surface panels"--about three stories high and maybe three stories wide (perhaps 30' by 30'?)-- fell onto a market in the neighboring lot. Fortunately no one was injured.
The Buildings Department is investigating; earlier this week, Mayor Bloomberg announced 63 more buildings inspectors would be hired, in hopes of being able to more rigorously monitor to many construction sites around the city. And the Kalahari has been called the ugliest new development in Manhattan, but, hey, there is a custom-curated art collection.
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These new buildings will prove to be terrible investments in the long run. But never fear, Manhattan real estate will always go up up up!
Fortunately, only blacks were injured in the incident.
Pardon my schadenfreude...::snicker::
Demolition crews, under really bright floodlights, worked through the night to tear down the remainder of the outer panels.
What an UGLY building!!!
thanks for the arrow, i wasn't sure which way things fall... up or down? ;) heh
Yeah, that building is so ugly, even the walls want outta there.