KB Homes Announces Fire Sale Industry experts have speculated that the structure might be condemned due to shoddy workmanship.
Sunday, May 11. 2008
Work has resumed on the problem plagued Ascent at Warner Center project at 21301 West Erwin Street. This is the location of a construction fire that caused major damage to two floors. Representatives from White Residential and KB Homes refused comment on Friday when asked if corners were cut in an effort to speed up construction. Industry experts have speculated that the structure might be condemned due to shoddy workmanship. When asked about the status of the project, management referred all comments to their legal staff. A sign remains on the gate that reads “Limited Entry; Off limits to unauthorized personnel by order of the Dept of Building and Safety, City of Los Angeles. Warning: this structure or site has been damaged and may be dangerous to occupy. Further damage may occur at any time. Enter at your own risk. This facility was inspected under emergency conditions on 03-24-08, 10:30am”. No Helix Electric employees were seen on Friday. Two men believed to be from Withee Malcolm Architects were on site briefly. A banner on the building directs the public to the KB Homes/Ascent Sales Gallery at 21101 Oxnard Street just far enough away to mask the smell of burnt lumber.
Morning Fire at KB Homes Project in Warner Center: Another Shot
Monday, March 24, 2008, by Dakota
Another shot of the fire at Erwin Street in Warner Center, the site of Ascent at Warner Center, KB Homes' under-construction project. [Via Flickr user sarcastikub2008.]
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