BLT To Review Other Properties After Patio Collapse In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — Following the collapse of an outdoor patio at the Allure, a luxury apartment complex in the Harbor Point section of Stamford, property owner and real estate firm Building and Land Technology said it would inspect other properties.

"The safety, health and wellbeing of our residents is always our top priority. We are reviewing all our other properties as well, but we have no reason to think this is anything other than an isolated incident," BLT said in a statement to Patch.

The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at 850 Pacific St. when a portion of an outdoor patio partially broke off into the top floor of a parking garage. BLT said no one was injured, and no resident property was damaged.

"Building staff and ownership was immediately aware and quickly notified city officials and residents. BLT, structural engineers, and city building officials continue to investigate the root cause of this incident before setting a timetable for remedial work," BLT said Thursday. "We remain in regular communication with the city of Stamford and our residents and encourage them contact us with any questions or concerns."

On Wednesday night, the city issued a statement, saying there's no reason to believe that there are any immediate risks to similar buildings in the South End. The city said its Buildings and Fire Departments are investigating and seeking information about the nature and cause of the collapse. They've also been ordered to conduct visual inspections of similar locations.

"The city expects full cooperation with that effort," the city said.

Garage floors 3 and 4 at the Allure complex will remain closed until further notice. The city urged any resident or visitor who notices an unsafe condition to call 911 immediately.