Here's one building violation we see over and over again during the demolition of older attached properties. After tearing down a building, the demo company fails to properly waterproof the adjoining properties, exposing their once protected interior party walls, whether brick or wood frame, to the harmful elements, especially rain water. In most cases in the South Slope repairs can be as simple as covering the wall with a layer of tar paper, and aluminum flashing.
So why do we see this recurring problem? Is it impossible to do a simple 2 story demo in Brooklyn without violating the law? There doesn't seem to be any incentive for developers and their contractors to promptly protect a neighbor's property from harm. DOB Stop Work Orders are almost always immediately downgraded to Partial Stop Work Orders so there is really no time lost if a demolition contractor is caught violating the law by the B.E.S.T. SQUAD. Best to just say fuck it and try and get over on everyone especially the poor homeowner. Then again who really wants a dopey demo contractor to make the repairs on what's left of their most prized possession, their home. Listen to this WNYC report.
Playing the No Show Game: Why the ECB is even more fucked up than the DOB.
Here are three "unresolved" ECB violations on record for this demolition company,
Knockdown Contracting, Inc
79-41 Metropolitan Ave.
Middle Village, NY 11379
Scheduled Hearing Date: 7/28/08 DEFAULT> NO COMPLIANCE RECORD
PENALTY IMPOSED $2,500 AMOUNT PAID $0
Scheduled Hearing Date: 3/17/2008 DEFAULT> NO COMPLIANCE RECORD
PENALTY IMPOSED $2,500 AMOUNT PAID $0
Scheduled Hearing Date: 9/29/08 DEFAULT> NO COMPLIANCE RECORD
PENALTY IMPOSED $8,000 AMOUNT PAID $0
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