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<br />56 SOUTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 102 <br />AURORA, ILLINOIS 60505 <br />TEL 855.822.1966 <br />3. Significant sections of missing and collapsed brick veneer were observed on a section of <br />the west single story portion of the building (Photo 10). A portion of the west elevation <br />where a two-story section transitions to a single story section exhibited a partial collapse <br />of the wall section and a portion of the roof (Photo 11). Historical photos of the elevation <br />acquired from 2019 Google Streetview ™ show the wall systems intact confirming this <br />collapse occurred within the last three years (Photo 12). <br />4. The north elevation exhibited a significant quantity of spalled brick and a significant <br />number of cracks meandering through brick in various locations (Photos 13 through 15). <br />The northeast corner exhibited several broken and missing window panes (Photo 16). <br />Historical photos of the elevation acquired from 2019 Google Streetview ™ show the <br />windows have been broken and the interior exposed to the elements since at least August <br />of 2019. <br />5. The east elevation exhibited a significant quantity of cracked, missing and spalled bricks. <br />Two windows with broken glass panes and two sections of missing panels exposing <br />deteriorated wood framing were also observed (Photo 17 and 18). Historical photos of the <br />elevation acquired from 2019 Google Streetview ™ show the missing panels and broken <br />windows present and exposing the interior structure to the elements since at least August <br />of 2019. <br />6. Parapets observed on the east elevation exhibited a significant amount of missing, spalled <br />and deteriorated brick (Photos 19 and 20). <br />7. Review of aerial photography dating back to 2016 revealed two partially collapsed and <br />deteriorated sections of roof as well as significant deterioration of all roofing materials. <br />One area near the northwest corner exhibited a large area of ponding water (Photos 21 and <br />22). <br />CONCLUSIONS: <br />Based on our observations, experience, and professional judgment, we are of the opinion the <br />subject structure represents a significant safety hazard. The building exhibited several severe <br />structural deficiencies and collapsed sections of wall and roof making it unsafe for entry without <br />proper safety precautions. This in combination with the potential for deteriorated portions of the <br />façade to dislodge and fall makes it hazardous for anyone who might walk or park near the <br />building. The following discussion elaborates on the conditions that support this conclusion: <br />