LPC filed action to compel owner’s repair of landmarked building. After receiving no response to a series of notices regarding the structural instability and deteriorating facade of the landmarked Windermere building at 400 West 57th Street, Landmarks filed suit to compel Toa Construction to repair its building. The action also sought $5,000 in daily civil penalties.

Two months later, a lower court ordered Toa to give Landmarks access to the building to complete a conditions report. 5 CityLand 80 (June 15, 2008). Five orders followed from the court, including orders that required Toa to perform shoring, bracing, and repair work. (read more…)