The 2023 Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse was attributed to unauthorized construction work, according to a Department of Buildings (DOB) investigation. Investigators found that workers had improperly removed bricks from a critical column, leading to a structural failure. The incident, which killed 59-year-old Willis Moore, was exacerbated by a lack of permits, poor maintenance, and a flawed engineering assessment. Buildings Commissioner Jimmy Oddo emphasized the preventable nature of the tragedy and the necessity for strict adherence to safety regulations.
Oddo called the incident preventable...the reckless direction of these workers to remove bricks from the pier, together with the failure to report the issue to DOB, caused this building to come down.
This tragedy in the heart of Lower Manhattan was entirely preventable...those regulations aren't keeping anyone safe if they are not being followed.
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