Following a partial building collapse in the Bronx last December, New York City has taken disciplinary action against the responsible engineer, Richard Koenigsberg. The Department of Buildings (DOB) has suspended Koenigsberg's license for two years and imposed a $10,000 fine. This decision comes after Koenigsberg was accused of negligence for misidentifying a structural column, which contributed to the collapse. The suspension and fine aim to send a strong message to construction professionals about the importance of public safety and holding those accountable who fail to meet their responsibilities.
New York City suspended the engineer of a partially collapsed building in the Bronx for two years https://t.co/PBmvrOxz3T
An engineer accused of contributing to a partial building collapse in the Bronx last December by misidentifying a structural column has been suspended from inspecting building exteriors for two years, according to city officials. https://t.co/KdndscQl87
The engineer blamed for the collapse of a Bronx building in December is now off the job. His license has been suspended for two years. @AliBaumanTV spoke exclusively to the Department of Buildings commissioner. https://t.co/M4bwahWrQo
Department of Buildings suspends engineer's license for 2 years following Bronx partial building collapse. @AliBaumanTV spoke exclusively with DOB Commissioner Oddo about the decision. https://t.co/M4bwahWrQo
Engineer whose botched inspection led to NYC apartment building collapse agrees to fine, 2-year ban: city https://t.co/sRbR1eNhmh https://t.co/Axh7mntbaD
Public safety is our administration’s top priority and the two-year suspension agreement we reached with Richard Koenigsberg for his role in the dangerous Bronx building collapse last year sends a strong message to all construction professionals. We will hold you accountable.… https://t.co/EZxoRKhN1h
Engineer accused of negligence in Bronx building collapse hit with 2-year suspension https://t.co/WDgBEPNvua
New developments: The DOB engineer who inspected the Bronx apartment building that partially collapsed last December has been suspended for two years and fined $10,000. https://t.co/M4bwahWrQo
Private engineer accused of 'negligence' in examining Bronx building that partially collapsed reaches agreement with New York City It includes a $10,000 fine and a two-year suspension of his inspection authority, Daily News has learned https://t.co/lzW9TBO6zL
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