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Is Lightstone Group Tearing Down Gowanus Building On Development Site Without Proper Permits?
The Pardon Me for Asking Blog is reporting on the serious story of the Lightsone Group tearing down the Gowanus Building without permits. Residents have been very concerned about the possibility of asbestos contamination as a result.
http://pardonmeforasking.blogspot.com/2013/07/is-lightstone-group-tearing-down.html
From PMFA: "According to reports, a crew of about 25 men with pick axes and saws
started demolishing the rooftop of the building yesterday afternoon.
Gowanus residents became concerned when they realized that no permits
had been posted. More troubling was the fact that no asbestos monitoring
equipment was present on site and the crew did not wear any protective
gear.
Residents contacted Councilman Brad Lander's office and Community Board 6 to ask that the work be done according to local laws, with proper permits, and proper protections for workers and the local community. They also placed several calls to 311.....(edit) See PMFA blog for the rest of this story.
Residents contacted Councilman Brad Lander's office and Community Board 6 to ask that the work be done according to local laws, with proper permits, and proper protections for workers and the local community. They also placed several calls to 311.....(edit) See PMFA blog for the rest of this story.
