The city issued a permit 2 weeks ago to the contractor, Regional Scaffolding and Hoisting Co., to install a construction elevator at 4 World Trade Center.
The principals of Regional Scaffolding played roles in the development of the John Galt Corp., which prosecutors say was created in 2007 to mask the involvement of another company in the demolition of the Deutsche Bank building.
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Bud Perrone, a spokesman for Silverstein Properties, said in a statement that Regional had been used as a hoist contractor on large jobs in New York City and was selected to perform a limited amount of work "because it was judged to be the most qualified responsible bidder."
But possible questions about the creation of Galt or the pending investigation are not the only red flags associated with the scaffolding company.
The May's Office of Contract Services placed Regional on a list of companies that it cautions city agencies about doing business with. And the School Construction Authority inspector general has put Regional on the list of contractors that are disqualified from performing school work.
