Concerns after windows closed in apartment block

AN owner/occupier in an apartment block has asked the management company to open windows on the landing due to the warm weather and safety concerns.

The Echo understands landing windows at Block A in Thornfield Square, Clondalkin, were closed by O’Connor Property Management (POM) company, to prevent rubbish being thrown onto the porch roof.

Ian Cryan, an owner occupier in Block A of Thornfield Square, asked OPM in emails last week if they would unlock windows in communal areas of the block due to the “hot weather” and safety concerns in the event of a fire.

“There was a fire in Block B about nine years ago and I myself don’t think the management company have thought about that or even given any consideration could this happen again,” said Mr Cryan, who has also contacted the fire officer, the council, Threshold and the property services regulator.

He says only one of the four windows on landings in the block can be opened, the other three are either screwed closed or missing a handle.

The windows are locked by screws to prevent rubbish being thrown out windows

Mr Cryan pleaded with OPM to reconsider their stance, noting it was he who cleaned up rubbish thrown on the porch roof previously.

“There are 22 apartments in total in the block and most of them are rented, with people paying a lot of money per week,” he said.

The Echo contacted O’Connor Property Management for comment but did not receive a reply before going to print.

Mr Cryan also cited a lack of emergency escape in the underground carpark as another safety concern.

“The only way is with the fob back into your block or through the main carpark gate. There was two walk out gates with a button inside to get out but they removed them and as such they are now permanently locked.”

He also said vents are blocked and access to a water tap was locked in the carpark.

The Echo understands there has been anti-social issues in the past at the estate, primarily attributed to people who don’t live there, gaining access to buildings and the car park.

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