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Yesterday, the Post reported that a Second Avenue building—right near where the MTA is working on Second Avenue subway construction—was vacated by the Department of Buidlings. Residents and business owners were annoyed, with one saying, "They came today at 2 p.m. and said you have to get out. The building could collapse at any minute." Now it turns out that the building, 1768 2nd Avenue was leaning by 18 inches: According to the DOB, the specific issue is a "FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG EXTERIOR BLDG LEANING TO NORTH BY 18' OUT OF PLUMB." While residents and business owners blame the subway construction, today the Post says that an MTA consultant sent a memo to the DOB, back in 2006, "about the poor conditions of the buildings on the block," but the memo was ignored.
2nd Avenue Buildings Found Leaning 18 Inches
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Oh yeah, clearly it's the MTA's fault that owners don't maintain their buildings. Frankly, I'd be willing to demolish half the UES to get it done. We need that subway.
First, shades of Spinal Tap in the DOB info. Is it 18' or 18"?
Second, nice use of italics on the 18 in the headline for that leaning effect.
Ha! That is what the DOB has—I fear that an 18 foot leaning situation might get the " treatment.
"Hyuck, gosh golly! You're RIGHT it DOES say 18 feet.
Well, I never!" Of course you didn't notice that Jen.
You'd have seen it if you EVER proof-read your articles.
Obviously, DOB needs proof-readers as well... or DO they?
Ian Faith: Nigel gave me a drawing that said 18 inches. Now, whether or not he knows the difference between feet and inches is not my problem. I do what I'm told.
David St. Hubbins: But you're not as confused as him are you. I mean, it's not your job to be as confused as Nigel.
If I was in a building that was leaning 18 inches, I'd run out at the first chance I get.
Don't need to tell me twice.
I'm starting to believe they've forgotten how to build a subway in NYC. Even in 1900's they had the good sense to shore up all the buildings along the route.