DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Gas Company Tower is a modern architectural landmark and an iconic part of the Los Angeles skyline.

It's also one of the city's tallest buildings at risk of substantial damage in a major quake. It's a major concern for L.A. County, which bought the 52-story skyscraper last year to house numerous departments.

The county is now awaiting seismic analysis as it considers the costs of retrofitting the high-rise to current top level earthquake standards. It's estimated at around $297 million.

The county CEO says the Gas Company Tower currently meets all city and county seismic codes.

"Yes, the cost is high, but it's also important to understand how much is it going to cost us to do repairs after an earthquake," said Maria Mohammed, president of the Structu

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