The City of Syracuse continues the emergency demolition of 331 S. Salina St. after the building partially collapsed on Feb. 4. South Salina St. between Fayette St. and Jefferson St. remains closed to vehicular traffic until further notice.
The narrow, five-story structure has been vacant for many years. Its ownership has been in dispute for at least two years. The owner of the building says he will reimburse the city for the $235,000 cost of demolishing the structure. Syracuse.com reports this is one of four buildings owned by a Brooklyn real estate investor.
The Miner Administration is closely monitoring the situation to make sure the contractor takes appropriate safety measures and adheres to rules and regulations pertaining to asbestos removal. Once the structure is completely down, the location will be a contained and restricted site due to the potential presence of asbestos.
