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Trump official urges criminal probe of New York attorney general, who calls request 'retaliation'

A top housing official in the Trump administration has asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James over a real estate transaction

The Independent UK

Gilgo Beach murders suspect’s firm carried out work at Trump Building

New York City Department of Buildings records reveal Rex Heuermann’s firm was hired by a third party for a plumbing job at the Trump Building in 2018

The Independent UK

Removal of beloved statue from shuttered church delayed

A group of protesters continues to resist a plan to move a replica of Michelangelo’s Pieta from the now-closed St. Adalbert Church to St. Paul’s Catholic Church, which is about a mile away.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Inspector general pokes holes in Chicago’s process of building inspections

In her first full-blown audit, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg takes the Department of Buildings to task for fulfilling its inspection mandate only when certificates of occupancy are required.

Chicago Sun-Times

Reza’s Restaurant shut down due to ‘dangerous and hazardous violations’

The Department of Buildings cited and shut down the restaurant, at 5255 N. Clark St., after violations were discovered during an inspection July 18.

Chicago Sun-Times

Elevator woes at condo building strand Southwest Side woman at home for days: ‘Like in prison, like in house arrest’

Kazimiera Ptak, 84, and her family are frustrated with the Ford City Condominium Association, which has been cited by the city for code violations over failing to maintain electric elevator equipment.

Chicago Sun-Times

NYC pushes for more rooftop solar

Public safety vs. climate action: The battle over the Big Apple's rules for buildings

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Demolition begins on Englewood church gutted by fire

Building inspectors ordered the demolition of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church because the building was structurally unsound after the fire.

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