This hotel at 154 Madison Street was built at the former location of a auto repair shop. There was a Mobil gas station, which shut down around 2012, directly across from the old Hong Kong Supermarket on East Broadway.
Congratulations to the members honored today. They, and their brothers and sisters in the fire service, embody the noble and selfless aspect of humanity.
For members who may have missed DC Jonas' well-researched newsletter about this tragic incident, here's the link:
http://www.fdnysbravest.com/Div7NewsletterMarch2018.pdf
Rest In Peace to the eight LODDs.