It was over 95% occupied at the time as well! The building was in excellent structural condition, and earning revenue. The only reason I could conceive of them wanting to rush the demolition is because they wanted to secure a future development site here before the building could get landmarked. The city honestly dropped the ball by not putting legal protections on this building when it had the opportunity.
Absolutely criminal.
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