City News | Housing and Land Use

Ascension Roman Catholic Church raises over $400,000 through grassroots funding for residents displaced by nearby fire

The fire on 107th Street and Amsterdam Avenue rendered 22 units uninhabitable on Dec. 9, 2025, and the unclear renovation timeline has left residents with an uncertain future.

By Zohar Ford / Deputy Photo Editor

Maintenance issues in the aging building were prevalent long before the day of the fire.

By Lara Harmankaya • February 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM

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