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Committee presses DOB and elected officials as 2910 Wallace fire survivors remain in shelters
Summary
Committee members said residents displaced by a building fire at 2910 Wallace Ave. remain in shelters months after the incident; the committee will press DOB and HPD at the full board meeting and continue efforts to schedule a DOB town hall.
Committee members raised ongoing concerns about people displaced by a fire at 2910 Wallace Avenue who remain in shelters. Richard said the committee has not received new updates and reiterated that the group will press elected officials and agency representatives at the board meeting to seek rehousing steps and status updates for the displaced households.
Public commenters described long waits and hardships for fire survivors and urged the board to seek prioritization for rehousing. A committee member noted agencies must verify eligibility and follow standard waiting lists, which complicates immediate rehousing, while others said coordinated action is needed so fire survivors do not remain in shelters for years.
The committee also discussed efforts to convene a Department of Buildings town hall to address demolition, construction, and inspection issues in the neighborhood. DOB staff indicated availability during weekday business hours; the committee said it will try to schedule a session before year-end or have staff forward community questions for DOB responses.
No formal vote was recorded. Committee leaders asked members and the public to attend the full board meeting Thursday to press for updates and agency engagement.
