Carbon Monoxide Forcing Out Some Residents at 133 Water Street
April 9th, 2009
After the owners of 133 Water Street building filed for bankruptcy in February, there have been some unfortunate turn of events that is causing residents some concern for them and their neighbors. First the bankruptcy occurred, then the building owners stopped paying the super, who was forced to quit until residents brought him back, then the doorman stopped showing for a few days (though that may be a coincidence), and finally tenants in the building have reported serious carbon monoxide (CO) issues without any management response. The super was partially paid by the owners after he sent a letter to all residents stating why he was no longer working. A resident started a blog to discuss these issues at 133water.blogspot.com, with lots of discussions about the building issues.
There have been several tenants who have moved out due to the potential health issues and others have stopped paying rent until management addresses their concerns.
A few residents have moved out due to extremely high levels of CO on the 9th floor and the 12th floor (see above photo). Multiple 911 and FDNY calls and CO meter readings have showed levels as high as 1000 PPM near the balcony (next to the chimney of the building next door) and levels in the apartment reaching 189 ppm, deadly levels. At sustained CO concentrations above 150 to 200 ppm, disorientation, unconsciousness, and death are possible (Wikipedia reference.) The FDNY called the DOB, who issued violations to both buildings and shut down the boiler next door. However that doesn’t stop the building from turning it back on. In the meantime, the building management accused residents of causing unnecessary drama, according to residents.
It’s a shame that the owner of 133 Water Street building as well as the adjoining building is not taking responsibility for the safety of residents who are directly affected by the CO caused by the chimney. Our concern is for the safety of the children in the building and the residents. We hope that the building management will address this asap.
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April 9th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I hate to be the one who says: “I told you so”, but WTF. Its crazy! I remember last year writing a comment on this blog about that very issue. How can you build balconies right over the furnace exhaust? What D.O.B. inspector was taking a bribe on that one?
April 9th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Slum lord in Brooklyn? SAY IT AINT SO!
That building has been and always will be a
April 9th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Slum lord in Brooklyn? SAY IT AINT SO!
That building has been and always will be a disater!
(echo)
April 10th, 2009 at 7:48 am
where are the bankruptcy bookworms now?
brooklynlove has real world knowhow.
April 10th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Brooklynlove, I’ll always think of you in the turd person. Loose stool says, “let them eat kaka”.
June 19th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
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September 24th, 2009 at 12:02 am
where are the bankruptcy bookworms now?
brooklynlove has real world knowhow.
November 8th, 2009 at 11:51 am
im guessing these problems haven't been solved at 133 water? There are two available apatments for rent in the building now but not interested in carbon monoxide poisoning. Can someone in the know give an update?
Thanks!
November 8th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
im guessing these problems haven't been solved at 133 water? There are two available apatments for rent in the building now but not interested in carbon monoxide poisoning. Can someone in the know give an update?
Thanks!
March 8th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
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