493 Myrtle Collapses, no major injuries
- 491 Myrtle is being demolished floor by floor prior to debris from the collapsed building is removed for safety, given that 491 Myrtle's structural integrity has been compromised
- For now, all businesses on the north side of that block must continue to stay vacated due to the possible collapse of 491. Residents in most of the buildings on the block have been allowed to return
- Myrtle Avenue from Hall to Emerson will remain closed to vehicles (not to pedestrians or businesses) for 3-4 days as debris is removed
493 Myrtle Avenue, the 4-story mixed-use building located between Hall and Ryerson collapsed yesterday (Sunday) sometime after 2pm, according to news reports. Vesper Bar and Lounge was located on the building's ground floor.
For now, Myrtle between Washington Avenue and Steuben Street has been cordoned off as a safety precaution.
The buildings adjoining 493 sustained at least some damage.
Cause of the collapse still being investigated. The NYC Department of Small Business Services, the Office of Emergency Management, officers of the 88th precinct amongst others are on the scene providing assistance to business owners and residents.
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