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Officials say Maria Regina building appears unsafe after fire; demolition, condemnation possible
Summary
City code and public-safety officials told the Syracuse Common Council that the Maria Regina building suffered heavy structural collapse in a recent fire and is likely unsafe for human entry, prompting consideration of emergency condemnation or demolition.
City code enforcement and public-safety officials told the Syracuse Common Council that the Maria Regina property suffered catastrophic damage in a recent fire and that portions of the building are unsafe, raising the prospect of condemnation or emergency demolition.
Jake Dishaw, deputy commissioner of code enforcement and zoning administration, said inspectors have been unable to safely enter the structure and have used drones for remote assessment. “The entire roof structure is gone,” Dishaw said. “Fourth floor is pretty much destroyed, and that's…
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