Some New Yorkers may be looking for signs of wear in their own homes following the collapse of that 7-story building in the Bronx this week. It's still unclear what caused the corner of the structure to fall suddenly. But not every crack in the wall amounts to catastrophe.
Larry Ubell is the CEO and managing partner of Accurate Building Inspectors, an inspection firm that serves New York and New Jersey. Ubell joined WNYC's Michael Hill to explain what people should do when concerned about the integrity of their buildings.