Stabilizing the Buckled NYC High-Rise: What Comes Next
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A Midtown Manhattan high-rise undergoing an office-to-apartment conversion buckled two support columns, triggering evacuations of nearby buildings. Crews are applying shoring to stabilize the structure, with full column replacement to follow after city clearance. Officials expect shoring to be completed by Thursday, and four buildings remain evacuated as investigators review construction plans and witness accounts to determine the cause. The project is designed to add floors and renovate the complex, but safety reviews and potential lawsuits continue as the city reassesses the conversion process.
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