A hundred-jin "time bomb" hanging overhead has left a hotel owner frantic! Recently, Mr. Chu, the manager of the GreenTree Inn at 701 Macau Road in Putuo District, sought help from a public service platform, reporting that over a month ago, he discovered a dangerously loose exterior wall decoration block weighing approximately 100 jin on the fourth-floor facade directly above the hotel. More critically, this block is positioned right above the hotel's main entrance. Mr. Chu immediately reported the issue to the property management, but they allegedly responded that the block "couldn't be moved and wouldn't fall."

Hotel Manager Mr. Chu stated: "I notified the property manager on January 22nd that this brick was about to fall. After several days with no response, I contacted him again. He told me they had inspected it and claimed it wouldn't fall, saying it was very secure and couldn't even be moved by hand. He also mentioned the brick weighs over 100 jin and wouldn't be easy to remove. But I explained that my guests are coming and going every day."

In response, the property management indicated plans to erect a protective scaffold to prevent injuries from potential falling debris. However, Mr. Chu believes a scaffold only addresses the symptom, not the root cause, and would negatively impact business. He insists on the prompt removal of the decorative block. Surprisingly, the property management not only failed to remove the block but also had the protective scaffold dismantled due to a lack of prior approval.

Hotel Manager Mr. Chu added: "Before the Spring Festival, they set up scaffolding at my entrance, claiming it was for protection instead of removing the brick. I asked why they wouldn't just remove the brick, arguing that we should solve the problem fundamentally. He said if we couldn't agree, we should call the police. When officers arrived, they asked for the scaffolding approval documents, which he couldn't provide. The police stated that scaffolding requires approval and that the brick poses a risk and should be removed as soon as possible."

Subsequently, it was revealed that removing the block involves cost issues. The homeowners' committee mentioned that the property management initially quoted over 60,000 yuan, but the committee deemed this unreasonable. Furthermore, any project exceeding 30,000 yuan requires consultation with the homeowners. The project was delayed due to the recent Lunar New Year holiday. Currently, only a caution tape and some warning notices have been placed below the area.

Additionally, the affected area involves an access passage for a neighboring residential complex. This passage remains open, allowing residents to come and go despite the hazard. The property manager has stated that after the Lantern Festival, they will first erect a protective scaffold and then remove the block. The property management company will bear part of the cost.

Chen Xuan, Community Property Manager of Shanghai Jixing Property Management Co., Ltd., said: "Next week, we will immediately organize personnel to set up a safety passageway and propose a repair plan. We will get quotes for the work, and if the homeowners' committee agrees, we will proceed. The company can cover the cost of the safety passage. The specific method for removal above is not yet finalized, but we will enhance inspections afterward."

However, a site visit revealed that besides this precarious block, multiple other decorative blocks on the fourth-floor facade show signs of loosening. In fact, one block has already fallen "like an earthquake," smashing through a signboard.

A nearby merchant reported: "Last year, this piece suddenly fell while we were sitting underneath. The sound was tremendous, like an earthquake; it hit our signboard and made a hole."

Regarding this, the property management stated they would conduct further inspections and get quotes for the entire exterior wall. Since the loose area is also above a side gate passage adjacent to the hotel on the west side, the residential committee and the homeowners' committee decided to temporarily close that community access point until the loose blocks are properly handled.

It is hoped this overhead hazard can be safely removed soon to prevent injury, and that all such elevated dangers are addressed promptly to ensure public safety.