The demolition plan evolved from a suit filed by a group of low-income black residents.

It was then that the owner sadly explained his demolition plans.

Housing authority officials saw the opposition, and backed away from their demolition plans.

Community Board 3 is to vote Tuesday on the demolition plan.

During the summer of 2010, workers remove asbestos from the building while a demolition plan was designed.

They said local sentiment for saving the building was growing as more residents became aware of the demolition plan.

The demolition plan sparked debate among some in the city who felt portions of the structure should be preserved or declared a landmark.

After the Vault reopened, its managers learned of the state's demolition plans.

In 1977 and again in 1978, a demolition plan was rejected by members.

The city's failure to provide information on demolition plans has increased tensions.