The marquee collapse at the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights revealed serious structural issues, with corroded steel beams prompting a temporary station closure for safety precautions. The historic Hotel St. George, which once housed the station entrance and boasted lavish amenities, has a troubled legacy post-closure, with its lobby infamous for crimes and a strip club. Its former bar was famously featured in 'The Godfather.' The area remains fenced off as safety measures are implemented.
The Clark Street subway station entrance collapsed due to completely corroded steel beams supporting the structure, prompting the MTA to close the station for safety.
The Hotel St. George, once the city's largest hotel, featured extravagant amenities but transformed into a troubled site decades after its closure, known for crime and nightclubs.
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