A bus crash in the Bronx's Charlotte Gardens neighborhood damaged roughly 60 feet of a sidewalk shed attached to a seven-story residential building, prompting a city inspection.
The New York City Department of Buildings
The Department of Buildings said inspectors responded to Charlotte Gardens on Thursday to assess the damage. Its social media post reported that about 60 feet of the shed had been damaged.
What the City Confirmed
According to the department, the bus struck the shed attached to the residential building. Its post did not include the building's address or identify the bus operator, route or owner. It also gave no information about injuries or broader traffic impacts.
The department's post did not say whether the shed would be repaired or removed, or whether enforcement action would follow.
What an Audit Found About Sidewalk Sheds
A separate review offers a limited snapshot of shed safety: the Office of the New York State Comptroller reported that auditors found 47 safety issues among 60 sidewalk sheds at sampled sites during visits from December 20, 2019, through March 10, 2020; 27 sheds, or 45 percent, had at least one issue. The audit examined DOB oversight, not this crash, and its sample does not establish how common sheds are citywide or identify proposed policy changes to reduce how long they remain in place.
How to Reach DOB
The Department of Buildings, based in New York City, says its mission includes promoting the safe and lawful use of buildings and construction sites across the five boroughs, according to NYC Department of Buildings. The agency noted that its social media account is not monitored around the clock, and it has directed residents with emergencies to call 911 and those with complaints to call 311 rather than relying on social media for urgent matters.
