The New York City Department of Buildings confirmed on Wednesday that they are investigating Trump’s use of the Trump Tower atrium for campaign events. They are saying it might be in violation of an agreement Trump made to keep parts of the building open to the public.
As reported by CNN, Department spokesman Joe Soldevere told CNN that the “Department of Building’s enforcement unit is investigating whether the atrium was improperly closed to the public.”He also said the probe was sparked by Tuesday’s press conference at Trump Tower.
Apparently Trump struck a deal with New York City in 1979 that allowed for extended zoning of the now-famous building on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The special permit stipulated that the atrium of the building “be accessible and kept open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.”
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While the deal also said the atrium could be closed to the public up to four times a year with permission, Soldevere said he “received no such requests” from the Trump campaign.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has publicly endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. Austin Finan, a spokesman for de Blasio said:
Despite what he may think, the rules and laws of the city apply to everybody, including Mr. Trump. Mr. Trump should honor his agreement to the city to keep the space open to the public.
There was no mention what the consequences would be if they found Trump was in violation of the agreement.
