Brooklyn Hotel Marquee Collapse: Clark Street Subway Station Closed After Incident

Marquee Collapse at St. George Hotel

• 💥 A century-old marquee from the St. George Hotel in Brooklyn Heights unexpectedly crashed onto the sidewalk.
• 🚇 The collapse occurred directly over the entrance to the Clark Street 2/3 subway station, leading to its closure.
• ⚠️ Thankfully, nobody was injured due to the incident happening early on a Sunday morning with less foot traffic.

Building Maintenance Concerns

• 🏛️ City Councilman Lincoln Restler had previously raised concerns about the lack of maintenance for the building, specifically around the subway station entrances.
• 📉 The landlord is accused of not investing in or properly maintaining the exterior of the building or the subway station space, which has been described as grimy and poorly kept.
• 🏗️ The MTA and Buildings Department are investigating the structural integrity of the remaining marquee and the building.

Investigation and Violations

• 🔍 The Buildings Department discovered a poorly maintained and rusted structural beam, indicating a significant maintenance failure.
• 🚫 The property owner has been issued two violations for failing to maintain the building.
• 🚉 The Clark Street subway station remains closed with vacate orders on its entrances until the investigation is complete and the remaining marquee is secured.

Historical Context and Building Ownership

• 🏨 The St. George Hotel building, originally opened in 1915, has a history of maintenance agreements with the MTA.
• 🏢 Currently, EHS (Educational Housing Services) is responsible for the 12-story building, which has been used as college dorms.
• 🏢 EHS states they are a tenant and share the concerns regarding the incident.