Bricks fall from West Englewood building with history of failed inspections

Friday, January 5, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A pile of debris was left on a South Side street after bricks fell from a building on Friday morning.

Firefighters were returning from a call when they happened to spot the damage in West Englewood.
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The city's buildings department said the unstable masonry will be removed, and the structure will be taped off.
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There are no reports of anyone being hurt.

The ABC7 I-Team found the building on West 63rd Street near South Ashland Avenue has a history of failed inspections, including one in November that mentions loose bricks over the pedestrian walkway.
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