[1] The building held administration offices and classrooms for 40 years.

[2] The president's office was on the top floor and had extensive views.

[citation needed] Warren Hall was rated the least earthquake-safe building in the California State University (CSU) system by the CSU Seismic Review Board.

[3] In January 2013, the CSU Board of Trustees authorized $50 million to demolish the building and replace it with a new structure.

The implosion of Warren Hall provided a scientific opportunity to learn more about the Hayward fault.