Emergency demo expected for Troy building

Troy

The city is planning an emergency demolition of 3278 6th Ave. on Monday after a partial building collapse there earlier in the month.

Michael Morris, a city spokesman, said the building is a threat to public safety.

Morris said a letter was sent Tuesday to the owner of the dilapidated 6th Avenue building, Mordechai Kaplinsky of New Jersey, but Kaplinsky has not responded.

The collapse damaged the Troy Bike Rescue headquarters next door at 3280 6th Ave., and founder Andrew Lynn said the volunteer bike repair and refurbishment shop is closed indefinitely, as advised by the city, until the collapsing building is dealt with.

Troy Bike Rescue's annual fundraiser takes place on Saturday, but because of the damage the organization has relocated the event to the Sanctuary for Independent Media at 3361 6th Ave.

Lynn said the city has been aware of the disrepair of Kaplinsky's building since last year, but has been slow to act.

"It is really hard to get any info from the city of Troy," he said. "All we know is we are closed indefinitely."

Lynn said he is holding the city responsible for fixing the damages to Troy Bike Rescue.

Morris said Lynn's claim is currently an internal legal matter.

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Emergency demo expected for Troy building