"Residents in older buildings should watch for warning signs that their building is unsafe and report them. The Department of Buildings responds to complaints within a certain time frame depending on the priority, but inspections are done by engineers or other specialists hired by building owners."
"The collapse in the Bronx once again emphasizes the limited oversight of aging infrastructure. Building owners are responsible for hiring professionals to conduct inspections, as the city does not have the capacity to inspect every building."
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