241 Carroll Street Partially Collapses, Demo to Come

At around 1:30 a.m. this morning, the four-story townhouse at 241 Carroll Street collapsed, leaving the side of the building open but none of the residents of the three apartments hurt. (This place was House of the Day in June 2008.) According to report on WABC, more than two dozen neighbors were also evacuated on the block between Smith and Court streets. “Officials have made the decision to completely demolish the 95-year-old building,” said WABC, “but there are some concerns about the effect that would have on the neighboring buildings.” The photo above was sent in by a reader but you can see a slideshow of the collapse here.