the way i see it is that the theories of it just dying of natural causes is most likely true. if you look at the picture again, it would be nearly impossible to stuff a cat into the cabinet, considering theres a lot of stuff under it.
The alarms in building 7 are there to protect the communictaions equipment located in the 'cube' at its top. I would advise against entering this building. I believe the entire place still has power, and the FBI has used it for training.
I agree with Motts on 93...The problem appears to be with the FACADE and not the central steel columns or floors. I have never found a sagging floor in this building. Facades can be repaired, as they are doing at Pilgrim 81-82-83 group again. I tend to disbelieve the state finding the building beyond repair, since this lean has been reported since the 1950's, it should have gotten worse by now ! It is self serving BS to get funds for demolition just like it was at Edgewood after the fires... nothing was wrong that could not be fixed and a developer was willing to fix that one and it still was not allowed due to politics.
And kppc 7, 22, etc are all FINE as far as structure goes. look at the medial surgical at Central Islip... IT was renovated into modern office space a few years ago. When there is a will there is a way.
I object to the "tear down every last building" comment. Most of the buildings at KPPC can still be renovated if we just get past our penchant to keep erasing our history. Will it be cheap? NO! But it will cost almost as much to tear down everything because of the 100% abatement that has to be done. In a renovation you only have to abate (or encapsulate) EXPOSED asbestos, not the stuff hidden inside walls.
They used to be a lot louder. At one time, back in 2001ish, the entire building used to have free flowing power. Everything could be lit up. Now, I hear its only random rooms that will light. I remember this building when it was almost untouched. Its so trashed now. Still intersting regardless I supose.