Chetrit investigates wall collapse.The Chetrit group is conducting an investigation following the collapse of a retaining wall at an excavation site where the developer is building a new luxury condominium condominium In modern property law, individual ownership of one dwelling unit within a multidwelling building. Unit owners have undivided ownership interest in the land and those portions of the building shared in common. tower. "We have been conducting a complete investigation and are cooperating with all the agencies involved to assess and remedy the situation," said Chetrit in an official statement issued by the company. "The remaining walls are under review. "While no one was hurt, we have been and will continue to take all necessary precautions precautions Infectious disease The constellation of activities intended to minimize exposure to an infectious agent; precautions imply that the isolation of an infected Pt is optional, but not mandatory. to ensure the safety of nearby residents and workers." The statement came after a stop work order was re-instated at the site at 808 Columbus Avenue that Chetrit is developing with Joseph Gluck. The main contractor carrying out the work is Gotham Construction. Residents from the neighboring neigh·bor n. 1. One who lives near or next to another. 2. A person, place, or thing adjacent to or located near another. 3. A fellow human. 4. Used as a form of familiar address. v. 784 Columbus Avenue--part of the Park West Village development on the Upper West Side--had to be evacuated e·vac·u·ate v. e·vac·u·at·ed, e·vac·u·at·ing, e·vac·u·ates v.tr. 1. a. To empty or remove the contents of. b. To create a vacuum in. 2. July 25 after a retaining wall caused collapsed adjacent to the excavation site. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. residents, there had been repeated complaints made to the developers regarding health and safety issues at the site. The Department of Buildings logged a total of 51 complaints regarding shoddy shod·dy adj. shod·di·er, shod·di·est 1. Made of or containing inferior material. 2. a. Of poor quality or craft. b. Rundown; shabby. 3. construction practices at 808 Columbus Avenue, a project which will rise 29-stories and stretch from West 97th to West 100th Streets. However, the contractors were reportedly cited only twice. The DOB DOB abbr. date of birth DOB abbreviation for date of birth; used in medical records. DOB Date of birth is examining the developer's original permit application to ensure it complies with all building and zoning regulations. Additionally, inspectors are monitoring several surrounding construction sites on the Upper West Side to make sure they meet safety requirements. Meanwhile, the residents of 784 Columbus Avenue returned to their apartments after Gotham Construction stabilized the soil surrounding the wall and hired a surveyor to monitor the building for movement. |
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