Manhattan roof collapse

Roof collapses partially at vacant Manhattan building
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK - The roof of a vacant building in Manhattan has partially collapsed.

Firefighters say there are no reported injuries.

The city's Department of Buildings says the third-floor roof partially caved in Wednesday after the roof joints were removed without a permit.

City officials say the building is structurally sound and not in danger of collapsing.

But the buildings department has ordered a stop to all work at the building. It also has issued a violation to the building's owner.

Last month, the owner applied for a permit to demolish the building. But the buildings department hasn't issued one.