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Condo Collapse: Champlain Towers In Surfside Was Due For 40-Year Inspection

Older buildings along the coast take a beating from the environment and need to be constantly maintained.

June 25, 2021

The Champlain Towers South condo building that endured a partial collapse early Thursday morning was due for what is called a 40-year inspection.

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Older buildings along the coast take a beating from the environment and need to be constantly maintained. The Champlain Towers South was described as a low-key beach building in quite a beautiful location.

Boasting friendly staff and generally clean, located in the town of Surfside, the Champlain Towers South are situated farther north of Miami and Miami Beach proper. The building was built in 1981, with 136 one-to-four bedroom units that were typically priced from $600,000 to $699,000.

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