In any kind of “normal” flood, water would never reach 80 PineSt., a 39-story tower two blocks inland from the lower Manhattanwaterfront, landlord William Rudin said.
Last night, his Rudin Management Co. was pumping out thebasement, and he was grateful the building manager and engineerweren't seriously hurt when water poured in as they were shuttingdown steam lines and checking equipment.
“They were in a very precarious position on Monday night,” Rudinsaid in a telephone interview. “They're lucky they're alive. Quickthinking by a couple of their associates saved their lives. Sowe're very thankful.”
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