Partially Collapsed Auto Repair Shop To Be Demolished In Westchester

A building in Westchester that partially collapsed is set to be demolished, city officials announced.

The collapsed building is located at 217-225 South 4th Ave. in Mount Vernon.
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09/18/2024 9:30 a.m.

The building, which houses an auto repair shop at 217-225 South 4th Avenue in Mount Vernon, will be torn down on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and Thursday, Sept. 19, city officials said on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

The structure experienced a partial collapse on Thursday, Aug. 8 following heavy rain.

According to city officials, the demolition will limit vehicular and pedestrian access on South 4th Avenue between East 3rd Street and East 4th Street on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes.

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