"Noel Muir claimed he inspected the site of the planned 150-bed men's shelter in Bensonhurst in April 2025, before proclaiming it asbestos-free, city records show."
"Sixteen residents and business leaders insist in court papers that Muir lied about inspecting the site, which is set to open in late 2027."
"Muir lied about the asbestos testing to the city Buildings Department in a bid to speed up the project - putting the community at risk for airborne contamination."
"Councilwoman Susan Zhuang has called for an investigation into procedural irregularities and fraudulent behavior in the examination of the property at 2501 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY for asbestos."
Noel Muir, an asbestos inspector with a criminal past, claimed to have inspected a Brooklyn homeless shelter site but allegedly never showed up. His approval allowed construction to proceed, despite ongoing community protests and legal challenges. Residents and business leaders contest Muir's claims, stating they observed no inspection activity during the alleged timeframe. The city is investigating Muir's actions, including whether he operated with a suspended license. Councilwoman Susan Zhuang has called for an investigation into potential fraud and safety risks associated with the asbestos testing.
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