Apartment 222 had recently been vacated, and was being refurbished by the building's management; the wood floor had been coated with sealant, and left unattended to saturate.
Former residents from rock band Broken Glow were mentioned in a New York Post article as possible suspects, though no further action was taken against the musicians.
[9][10] Curbed wrote in 2022 that the McKibbin Lofts had to hire superintendents frequently because the position had a high turnover rate.
In addition, the magazine wrote that the buildings were so poorly managed that they suffered from leaks and infestations of maggots and bedbugs.
On Mondays, there was an open-microphone night attended by many local singer-songwriters, hip hop artists, poets, with performers from all over the world appearing.
In February 2012 most residents of the 1st (technical basement) 2nd and third floors of 255 McKibbin received copies of the Narrative Statement outlined in the Loft Law.
Its collection comprises full skeletons, a spine wall, and over a hundred skulls, serving as a resource for medical professionals, students, artists, and the general public.
[15] The exhibits emphasize the historical significance of the medical bone trade, offering insights into the evolving understanding of osteology.
Access to the museum is facilitated through Studio 14, providing an opportunity for those interested in the comprehensive study of human anatomy.