25 Sigourney Street in Hartford is the infamous State of CT office building down the block from AETNA just off I-84. The building made news back in 2004 when for two years, U.S. government scientists studied the 20-story building to ascertain whether poor indoor air quality can make workers sick and, if it can, whether sick buildings can be fixed. The state sealed the brick building, replaced the roof and removed wallboard and carpet that had been damaged by water leaks. Water damage can feed mold and bacteria that can cause respiratory problems.
Workers in the building complained of coughing, asthma, shortness of breath, burning eyes and other health problems that can be associated with allergies to mold or otherwise bad indoor air.
Well today the Hartford Business Journal is reporting that the attached, six-level parking garage at the building is being closed due to concern for potential injuries and damaged vehicles from crumbling concrete.
The Division of Revenue Services and the Department of Social Services are major tenants of the building. March 20 is the target date for the closing of the garage.
Comforting, right?
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