Brooklyn building collapse raises questions about city oversight and safety precautions ↗
A deadly building collapse in Brooklyn has raised concerns about New York City's oversight of construction sites. Eight people died Wednesday when a three-story building fell into an excavation pit. Officials are calling for more inspectors, as the city's Department of Buildings has a 9% vacancy rate. Contractors at the site had faced previous complaints and lawsuits. City guidelines require permits and precautions for excavation projects, but it's unclear how often the site was inspected.
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