[CFC__VRWC]

Are those old-style brownstones common in this area? I know firefighters absolutely detest these kind of buildings - they say deathtraps don't come any worse than these.

[Black Agnes]

Actually, some of these are turn of the century masonry and wood buildings that put up brick facades. Sometimes these aren't anchored all that effectively & this happens. This isn't all that uncommon, especially in parts of town where these types buildings are still around.