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The DOB has cordoned off the vacant building at 647 Baltic Street in Park Slope with its scary yellow tape and the official line on the structure, via a spokesperson, is that it “prevents a significant safety risk” but it’s “not in imminent danger of collapse.” The building’s owner, who, according to neighbors, hasn’t been seen for a couple years, has been served with a bunch of violations. One of the more recent ones says the following: “Failure to maintain observed: front brick facade pulling away from side wall with vertical crack app. 20′ high with gaps from 3/8″ to 1 1/2″.” The DOB says they’re evaluating their options for the building, which may very well include demolition. GMAP DOB


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  1. That stretch of Baltic is really not doing well, which is particularly frustrating to me since I just moved in very close by and love the area. Does anyone know how long a DOB evaluation like this takes? I’m imagining a few months of that charming yellow tape while the red tape is worked through…