School on 13th Avenue & 64th Street Is Wrapped
I saw what looked like a huge garbage bag around Diafthora School on 13th Avenue and 64th Street.
The school received the nickname Diafthora, which means corruption in Greek. (Info)
I wondered what the construction company was doing that they needed to cover the building. Then I noticed the wind blowing and the hole in the cover in the back of the building (seen below)
Online I saw that residents in the area had called SCA (School Construction Authority) to complain about dust on the interior and exterior of their homes. SCA responded by putting this cover over the building.
The residents believe this is Monokote, which is used for fireproofing.(Info here) See this NYT article about Monokote
Wasn’t this product discontinued??
While Councilman Brannan boasts about this school, he hasn’t spoken to the neighbors of the school. No one has provided the neighbors with information about what has produced the white dust that is on their home.
Alexa Aviles, the City Council Representative for that block should have visited the neighbors of this building by now. While her office isn’t in the area, Senator Iwen Chu’s office is. Iwen likes to take photos, but has not provided the people with information.
Brooklyn, we need better leaders.
Hugs,
marlene
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