"New York City's Building Safety Crisis Eases, But Concerns Remain. In a rare moment of optimism, the city's Department of Buildings (DOB) commissioner expressed relief on Tuesday night, stating that the city has finally reached a stable and safe situation. The commissioner's comments come after months of intense scrutiny following a series of high-rise building collapses and fires that raised concerns about the city's aging infrastructure and lax building codes. Despite the commissioner's reassurance, many residents and experts remain skeptical, citing the need for continued oversight and accountability to prevent future disasters."
“But right now, we have been in a stable and safe situation,” the city's DOB commissioner said Tuesday night.