Yankees announcer John Sterling a victim of Avalon complex fire

He probably lost everything in the massive blaze but fortunately, he wasn't hurt
http://nypost.com/2015/01/21/yankees-announcer-john-sterling-among-hundreds-displaced-by-blaze/
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...erling-grateful-safety-fire-article-1.2087742

People with more money then brains. Avalon's reputation will be ruined for years to come and that's a good thing. Cheap shoddy work illegal workers and sky high rents......I'll bet very few had renters insurance and documentation to cover all their losses

Oh wait he's a sports announcer, probably no clue about the housing bubble and how many buildings were constructed within code so everyone can pass the buck when it goes up in flames.

Thank you, Mister Cheapshot. Now crawl back under your bridge.

No cheapshot just reality......if his stuff is so valuable why did he choose to rent in a firetrap? people in those place buy Ikea use once then toss out.

Sorry the internet is a wonder tool, there is no way i would pay that kind of money unless i was desperate for a place to live and my job was walking distance.

Workers Who Sparked Massive Apartment Fire Never Called 911: Source

The fire started when a blow torch used in a void in the wall for a plumbing repair by unlicensed maintenance men accidentally caused the fire, according to an investigation.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/loca...t-Fire-Never-Called-911-Source-291502541.html

There is both tragedy and disgrace in that fire story. WCBS-a talked with Sterling the day after he "lost everything" and he was looking for some clothes to replace the ones he was wearing and a place to stay. I doubt either will be a lonterm problem, but is the whole situation left me wondering how someone with a trove of memorabilia could accept such a tackily constructed residence. The answer of course is: marketing.

On my weekend trip to flea market over in NJ I frequently passed developments like that one being built during the 1990s. When they were in the rough-in stage they look just like those Asian toy stick houses kids used to glue together. Ok, I guess for a single family home, but appalling for 4-6 story multi-unit. Whenever I'd see one of those going up, I realized I was not in NYC anymore. I was in the land of developers, landlords and republicans. Caveat emptor.

In the aftermath of the NJ fire, the major news outlets all did articles on how quickly the newer constructed wooden buildings collapse as compared to old, more solid construction.

Here is an interesting site dealing with this topic:
http://www.firesprinklerinitiative....odern-building-materials-and-furnishings.aspx

Thirty-three years of Reagan laissez-faire has led to this junk construction being "legal".

LCG

L Chanon Gade said:

WCBS-a talked with Sterling the day after he "lost everything" and he was looking for ... a place to stay.

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Did he crash as Suzyn's?

Seriously, here's praying John lands on his feet. This is worse than what the Bombers did to Mel Allen 50 years ago.

ixnay

P.S. When I saw the thread title, I thought Sterling had a getaway place in Avalon, NJ which is in extreme South Jersey, just above Wildwood. Seriously.

Ill bet 90% couldn't afford renters insurance after the sky high rent........sorry but places like that you furnish it with Ikea So if it burns no great loss.