Board continues stay for "The Queen's Corner" pending architect and structural reports

The Demolition Board continued a stay of demolition for 1769 East 28th Street, known as "The Queen's Corner," while the owner completes professional evaluations and delivers formal reports.

Representative Marilyn Vicente said an architect and structural engineer had inspected the roof and interior and provided preliminary verbal feedback that the building appeared structurally sound despite water damage. The Board required a written building condition assessment from the architect, a written structural engineer's report addressing roof and floor systems, and a detailed project timeline before the next meeting. The owner proposes repurposing the first floor and recreation level as a counseling and therapeutic center for victims of human trafficking, children and youth, with upper floors to be addressed later.