Fire Update: Bank of America Future Uncertain

Bank of America at 299 E. 204th St., which suffered some damage in the massive blaze that destroyed three neighboring businesses, is still in the hands of the city.

A Bank of American spokesman, T.J. Crawford, told the Norwood News, “The city hasn’t released the building back to us.” The bank did briefly allow customers to access their safety deposit boxes, Crawford said. The extent of the damage was unclear at press time.

Whether the branch will eventually reopen is still uncertain. “Once we’re back in the space, then we’ll make that assessment,” Crawford said.

In the meantime, customers can go to two other local Bank of America branches, one at 700 Allerton Ave., and the other at 248 E. Fordham Rd. There is also an ATM on Jerome Avenue in Norwood.

In other fire-related news, Pricebusters at 340 E. 204th St., which is owned by the same family that owns Foodtown, is now carrying groceries. The Katzes plan to rebuild Foodtown and make it larger.

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