Construction in the Oval Stops as Unstable Buildings Indicate Trouble

For several months four buildings in Stuyvesant Town's Oval have been undergoing major renovations as management introduces new amenities to the complex but with the project behind schedule and corners being cut, construction was halted yesterday when it was learned the buildings are now structurally unsound.

Stuyvesant Oval had once been the central gathering place for residents who enjoyed the tranquil park and beautiful water fountain in the heart of the complex but in recent months, and against the wishes of the residents, Stuy Town's management company insists on turning the Oval into a strip mall. Stuy Town's marginally capable new landlord, Tishman Speyer, insists on adding a slew of new "amenities" to the Oval including a bar, a daycare center, a mini movie theater, and retail shops like Dress Barn, Payless Shoes and Sally Beauty Supply. The project has already seen delays when the Dress Barn nearly brought down 12 Stuyvesant Oval a few months ago.

Eager to roll out the new shops and behind schedule, the city's most infamous - yet uninvestigated - group of undocumented workers struck again as they demolished major structural support beams within the buildings that have caused them to slump at a 20 degree angle. Even worse is that Tish-Spy is not telling the tenants who reside in those buildings that there is anything wrong though residents know something is not right.

"I woke up this morning and half of the water from my fish tank was on the floor," says Rosemary Ramos, a resident at 12 Stuyvesant Oval. "I screamed at my poor cat for a half an hour until I realized what was going on!"

City officials have inspected the buildings and urge Tishman Speyer to begin evacuations immediately.

Tishman Speyer spokesperson, Moose Martinelli, insists there is nothing wrong with the buildings and encourages residents to stop complaining. "See that building," he says to Lux Living as he points to an obviously crooked structure. "Now tilt your head to the left a bit...see, all better!"