The 20-plus-story building at 2930 N. Sheridan in Chicago, Illinois is being converted to condominiums. The building has been evacuated due to alleged improper asbestos removal. Asbestos causes cancer and pulmonary problems. Asbestos attorneys have alleged in lawsuits that exposure to asbestos causes mesothelioma and lung cancer.
The Chicago Department of Environment alerted state public health officials who began evacuating the building Thursday afternoon. The property owner must hire a state-approved asbestos removal company to clean up before state health officials will allow the building to reopen.
Last month there was concern about improperly removed asbestos at another building in Chicago, the landmark Pittsfield Building, during rehabilitation work on that building.