On Saturday, a section of the first-floor passage of the Daginawala Chawl in Mahim West, Mumbai, collapsed, raising alarms among residents who feel they are 'living on borrowed time.' This 90-year-old building has been plagued by structural failures, with reports of at least a dozen incidents over the past seven years. Originally housing 96 tenants, only around 60 remain, as many families have moved out due to safety concerns. The chawl was declared dilapidated years ago, and a no-objection certificate for redevelopment was issued in 2017 to Reshma Construction. However, residents allege that the developer has not responded to their repeated inquiries. Jayant Gawde, a resident, recounted a recent incident where part of his ceiling collapsed, prompting emergency alerts. Other residents, like Urich Kamath, highlighted visible signs of distress, including exposed metal rods and a precariously supported toilet block. Nikhil Gosrani expressed frustration over the unsafe living conditions, while Gayatri Rao warned that the building is 'one step away from disaster.' A representative from the developer stated that environmental clearances have now been obtained, and redevelopment is expected to commence within the next two months.