Re: Crestview Towers high-rise evacuated over stru... - Page 2

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

@Marp wrote:
@Drythe wrote:
@Marp

Hard to believe it took this long to evacuate.
Seems that minimal caution would have evacuated at least for a thorough inspection.
@Drythe, this is a different building located about 25 miles from the one that collapsed. It is also about 9 years older than the one that collapsed. I suspect this is the tip of the iceberg.

@Marp

Not to nitpick but 25 miles is a gross exaggeration! It's probably 2 1/2 miles just for some perspective

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

I just googled Crestview and it's right down the street from my office! My office is on 19th Ave. and 173rd and Crestview Towers is on 20th Ave. and 164th St.

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

@Andreatoo wrote:
@Marp wrote:
@Drythe wrote:
@Marp

Hard to believe it took this long to evacuate.
Seems that minimal caution would have evacuated at least for a thorough inspection.
@Drythe, this is a different building located about 25 miles from the one that collapsed. It is also about 9 years older than the one that collapsed. I suspect this is the tip of the iceberg.
@Marp
Not to nitpick but 25 miles is a gross exaggeration! It's probably 2 1/2 miles just for some perspective

@Andreatoo @Marp @@Having driven to both locations many, many times I can say that it is definitely not a 2 1/2 mile drive from 163rd St where Crestview Towers is in North Miami Beach to Surfside, but it doesn't seem like it was a 25 mile drive from either. Distance from Crestview towers to Champlain towers is about a twenty minute drive but there are lights and lots of traffic. Google is saying it's between 6.8 miles to 8 miles depending on which way you go.

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

@Marp @Mindy D

6.5 miles from Crestview to Champlain East. I'm assuming the south building across the street

Drythe · ‎07-09-2011

@Andreatoo

Keep safe!

"Animals are not my whole world, but they have made my world whole" ~ Roger Caras

Drythe · ‎07-09-2011

@Mindy D @Marp @Andreatoo

Thank you ladies.

I can’t keep up with all the names, just awful all the way around. Not at all familiar with Miami except flying into the airport, or leaving from the docks.

Hope I’m wrong, but looks as if there may be more.

💙💙💙

"Animals are not my whole world, but they have made my world whole" ~ Roger Caras

elated · ‎06-09-2010

I remember hearing on Fox News that they were concerned about another condo that had the same structure. I can't even comprehend what these owners are experiencing. These condos were between 1 - 3 million dollars. This is really going to hurt the real estate market. Many will be frightened off from even considering the purchase.

I wonder how the owners will be compensated for their losses due to failing structures. So sorry for the people involved in this travesty.

decaf · ‎05-13-2021

@elated wrote:
I remember hearing on Fox News that they were concerned about another condo that had the same structure. I can't even comprehend what these owners are experiencing. These condos were between 1 - 3 million dollars. This is really going to hurt the real estate market. Many will be frightened off from even considering the purchase.

I wonder how the owners will be compensated for their losses due to failing structures. So sorry for the people involved in this travesty.

@elated Florida law has always protected business over individuals.

decaf · ‎05-13-2021

@Mindy D wrote:
@Porcelain wrote:
Along with older condo buildings, I wonder what is going to happen to high rise apartment complexes in Florida. You know there have to be some landlords scared out of their minds right now, remembering payoffs they've made and maintenance warnings they've ignored...And they assumed all along no one would check on what they were doing.

Tenants, as opposed to condo owners, could definitely sue landlords and building owners over creating an unsafe living situation. This may affect the real estate market in Florida in ways we can't yet begin to understand.
@Porcelain @Even without any payoffs or ignored warnings, buildings deteriorate here due to our tropical weather. For years, condos owners have seen huge special assessments to redo concrete that spalls here. Residents will often fight the board, asking for other expert opinions on what repairs are necessary and asking the board to get more bids to make the repairs. This can lead to delay in making repairs. The residents have every reason to question the information the accessors and contractors give the boards. Sometimes the repairs prove to be poorly done and some of the contractors have deliberately scammed some of the associations.

@Mindy D Buildings take a beating from cold weather, ice and snow, and also from fluctuating temperatures. I'd bet people living in high rise buildings in Manhattan and Chicago and elsewhere are feeling a bit nervous about all this too.

Also, high rise office buildings are susceptible to design flaws and deferred maintenance issues too.

This is going to affect real estate other than just condos in Florida I have a feeling..

Marp · ‎03-09-2010

@Andreatoo wrote:
@Marp wrote:
@Drythe wrote:
@Marp

Hard to believe it took this long to evacuate.
Seems that minimal caution would have evacuated at least for a thorough inspection.
@Drythe, this is a different building located about 25 miles from the one that collapsed. It is also about 9 years older than the one that collapsed. I suspect this is the tip of the iceberg.
@Marp
Not to nitpick but 25 miles is a gross exaggeration! It's probably 2 1/2 miles just for some perspective