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Officials inspect collapsed brick building at 52 North Main; nightclub use denied
Summary
Land use and fire officials reported ongoing inspection of the collapsed brick building known as the Gorilla Graphics building at 52 North Main; the department denied a proposed nightclub because the zoning does not permit that use, and fire said alarms and detectors have been repaired.
Land use and fire department staff updated the Mayor's Code Enforcement Committee on conditions at 52 North Main Street, the brick structure referred to in the transcript as the Gorilla Graphics building. Land use said it is still in the inspection phase after receiving a complaint about teenagers playing near a collapsed portion of the building, and that it has not received any tenant applications to permit a nightclub; staff denied nightclub use as not allowed in the zoning district.
Fire department representatives said they have investigated multiple false alarm calls, replaced a couple of smoke detectors with heat detectors to reduce nuisance activations, and confirmed the alarm system is now functioning. Fire noted some emergency lights still need to be installed and said they will continue to monitor the building. A basement space previously used for bedding or gatherings was cleared of beds and is being characterized as a social gathering space; land use will pursue appropriate remedies for any unpermitted occupancy.
Land use staff said they are collecting photographs and that a notice of violation may be issued after inspections are complete; they aim to have a notice or next steps within a week. Committee members acknowledged the department's heavy workload and asked for priority scheduling for sites that present immediate safety or safety‑adjacent concerns.
