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Residents and council raise serious workmanship concerns after Station 37 remodel; city pledges punch-list fixes
Summary
Residents and council members said recently completed work at Fire Station 37 shows defects, possible code violations and mold risks; the inspection director confirmed a permit and ongoing inspections, and the mayor and council promised follow-up and corrections.
Residents, council members and city staff clashed over the quality of renovations at Fire Station 37 during the Kenner City Council meeting Oct. 2, 2025. Public commenters who inspected the site described extensive workmanship problems and urged independent review, while the city said a punch list is under way and final corrections will be enforced.
Stacy Alessandro, who identified herself as a District 4 resident, told the council she inspected three showers at Station 37 and said the work was “atrocious, unacceptable, total rip out and redo.” She warned that the waterproofing method used (RedGard without a shower pan) and “accordion pipe plumbing” under sinks likely do not meet industry standards and predicted continued leaks, water damage…
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