A building in New York City's Little Italy suffered a partial collapse on Wednesday afternoon. The Department of Buildings reports unauthorized renovation work at the building. Although the FDNY states that no injuries occurred, the incident caused concern among those in the surrounding area.
Described as a four-story commercial building, it has raised concerns about the effect of aging on structures, particularly following a recent partial collapse in the Bronx and a fatal parking garage collapse on Ann Street last spring. It is mentioned that the building, located at Grand and Mulberry, was once the site of Alleva Dairy, a renowned cheese shop that closed its doors in March of the previous year.
The Department of Buildings reveals that upon their arrival on Wednesday, they found ongoing renovation work on the first floor without the necessary permits. This work included the removal of all wooden floor joists. Surveillance video shows the wall falling, causing a construction fence to topple. The city is currently conducting an investigation into the matter.
Marjorie Carrillo, who works nearby, shared her experience: "I heard the boom, the building collapse. I was scared, and all the people here at La Bella Vita, in this restaurant, were scared too. I didn't know what to do, so we were scared, you know. It's New York, it's Little Italy, and the building's going to collapse."
Sources: cbsnews.com, abc7ny.com, nbcnewyork.com
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