On Friday we reported that cement trucks had appeared in the morning outside 329 and 331 MacDonough Street, suggesting that steps were being taken to save the two landmarked brownstones. Later in the day we were able to confirm with DOB that the engineers for 329 had submitted, and had approved, plans to pour concrete to stabilize the compromised party wall; evidently the contractors had originally dug some kind of trench in the floor of the basement. This week the engineers are expected to submit plans to shore and brace the buildings. In addition, there will be another hearing tomorrow to discuss how to proceed. Update: The hearing is tomorrow at 360 Adams Street, Room 438 at 2:30 p.m.
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