July 21, 2022

As many of you know July 21st, we lost the Jacob Dangler mansion to a reckless demolition while still under consideration for Landmark status. It was devastating to see the building crumble into clouds of dust while neighbors watched in horror. But the fight is not over yet. We believe that as a community we still have the right to shape what the corner of Willoughby and Nostrand becomes and ensure the proper steps are taken to safely remove the debris. 

Image by Drew Adler

What you can do:

• File 311 complaints (there are a myriad of complaints you can file from illegal work, asbestos and lead contamination, unsafe construction material storage, hazardous material inspection request, exposure to improperly removes asbestos, lead dust from construction. There’s many more so feel free to take liberties with when you call 311. 

• Contact the department of environmental conservancy officer at (718) 482-4009 or email the dept. at Central.Dispatch@dec.ny.gov

• Send us pictures/videos of any and all building or environmental issues you’ve noticed from the day of demolition onward.

 We also encourage you to reach out to Sarah Carroll of the Landmarks Preservation Committee that failed to protect the building despite having the time and opportunity to do so and let her know your frustration.