Why is that house broken?

Why is that house broken? Does somebody live in that house? – Tait
You cannot go near this building because it is old too. – Jonah

These questions were asked while standing by the Carriage House during a fire drill.  Sarah, our L&E liaison had accompanied us and was quick to respond that her office was in that building.  She showed us her window and invited us in to have a look around.
Again curiosity is piqued by the ordinary presence of a dilapidated building.