A parking garage in Lower Manhattan collapsed on April 18, 2023, killing a 59-year-old manager and injuring five others. An official report indicated that improper demolition work on a load-bearing brick pier, conducted without appropriate permits, directly contributed to the tragedy. Factors such as a poor engineering assessment and structural deficiencies added to the collapse. Buildings Commissioner Jimmy Oddo emphasized the necessity for adherence to construction regulations to prevent such incidents. Consequently, the parking garage has been demolished, and the involved companies will not be charged by the District Attorney's Office.
It was further determined that this dangerous demolition work, in combination with additional contributing factors, including a flawed engineering assessment, led to the collapse.
The critical role of the unauthorized and dangerous demolition work performed on that brick pier in this tragic incident highlights the importance of strict compliance with the city's construction regulations.
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