248 Mc Kibbin - Major Events

Major Events

  • In February of 2012 residents occupying the lower two floors of 255 Mckibbin street received a Narrative Statement from the New York City Loft Board indicating building management had applied for protection.
  • On July 19, 2011, FBI agents raided 255 McKibbin looking for members of vigilante group Anonymous. Former residents from rock band Broken Glow were mentioned in a New York Post article as possible suspects.
  • On July 4, 2005, at approximately 11 AM, at 255 McKibbin Street, apartment number 222 (304 in the new numbering—see below) exploded, causing major structural, smoke, and water damage to surrounding units. The explosion is thought to have been caused by the combustion of wood sealant vapor. Apartment 222 had recently been vacated, and was being refurbished by the building's management; the wood floor had been coated with sealant, and left unattended to saturate. When sealant vapor reached the pilot light of the unit's stove (which had not been turned off), it exploded. The windows and metal window frames in 222 were ripped out of the building's brick walls.

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