North End building that partially collapsed in February to be torn down
The North End building in which a segment of roofing came tumbling down in February is set to be torn down.
Residents of neighboring buildings were forced to evacuate when the vacant Fleet Street building collapsed around 10:00 am on February 23.
The building was vacant but officials said no work had been done in at least two years.
All of the displaced residents are staying with families and friends or are lodged in hotels, a City of Boston spokesperson said Friday.
“The City’s Office of Neighborhood Services is in daily contact with all of the displaced residents from Fleet Street, and has helped them connect to temporary shelter and with daily tasks, such as transportation to appointments,” said the spokesperson in a statement. “The City is committed to ensuring the impacted buildings are safe before residents are let back in.”
The Mayor’s Office told Boston 25 News that the staging company began installing the scaffolding Friday afternoon in preparation for this weekend’s winter weather. A building inspector will visit the property tomorrow.
“The new scaffolding will provide a more robust protection and stabilization platform for the building,” the Mayor’s office reads.
On Thursday, Boston’s Inspectional Services Department Commissioner spoke with the building owner to discuss the current conditions of the property and mitigation plans.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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