Too much weight on the roof of a New York City parking garage and the building's nearly 100-year-old age contributed to its collapse that resulted in the death of a garage worker, according to a preliminary investigation.
indicate that the building being nearly 100-years-old coupled with too many vehicles on the roof contributed to the deadly structural failure.
A preliminary investigation found that too much weight on the roof and the building's age contributed to the severity of the collapse, according to the FDNY's chief of safety. The building was originally constructed in 1925 with a certification of occupancy dated for January 1926, according to city records.Another certification was issued in 1957 that allowed for"more than five" motor vehicles on the cellar and the first three stories. It specified the roof may only have"passenger-car type" vehicles only.
There were open violations on the building, including one from November 2003 that was considered hazardous. The violation stated noted the building had"first floor ceiling slab cracks" as well as"defective concrete with exposed rear cracks."
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