The demolition of ‘The Tombs’ Manhattan Detention Complex to prepare for the 300-foot ‘Jailscraper’ (aka the ‘Chinatown Jail’) in Lower Manhattan is meting out further headaches for residents around the Columbus Park area, the majority of whom are elderly, ABC7 reported recently.
Chinatown residents are concerned and angry as demolition of the MDC continues ahead of the city s plan to build a new 300-foot-tall jail in their backyard.