Owner of Eagles building outlines cleanup; board insists on engineer report and inspection access

Gary Davis, owner of the Eagles Building at 575 Broadway, updated the Demolition Board on cleanup work and interim repairs and heard firm deadlines from building and fire officials demanding an engineer’s report and inspection access.

Davis said crews have repaired broken windows, secured roof elements and cleared debris from upper floors, and that he has mobilized a project manager and will seek a tenant to define finishing specifications. He said he has been making the building into a “white box” to attract users and is replacing gutters and repairing weather damage.

Building officials told Davis the board has repeatedly requested an engineer’s structural assessment and that they need that report “immediately.” Fire and building staff sought scheduled access for a walk-through: Davis agreed to permit a joint building/fire inspection next week. Officials also reiterated that required permits must be pulled for window, roofing and other work.

Council members and board members pressed for results; one councilmember said they have been patient but want to see the reports and concrete progress. Officials said they will follow up with Davis on the engineering report and the scheduled inspection and will circulate copies of requested reports to council staff.

The discussion was informational; the board did not vote to change the property’s demolition status during the meeting but said future agenda status will depend on receipt of the engineer’s report and visible progress.