Five years after renovations began, 96 Broadway is open to the public.

Codes Compliance Director Steve Hunter and Fire Chief Michael Vatter were left messages this evening, September 1.

Update 9/2/11: In an email sent this afternoon, Chief Vatter writes that “[w]e inspected the building today. Violation notices and an order to secure the premises are being prepared.”

Above: the view from the Liberty Street sidewalk, where plywood covering has been pushed in.

Above: the view looking up into the building from the gaping entrance on Liberty Street.

Above: the floor of the building, as seen through the gaping entrance.

Above: Further toward the rear of the building, windows have been shattered at sidewalk level.

Above: View through the shattered windows of debris on the floor.

Above: View from the rear of the building, looking down Liberty Street toward Broadway.