Brooklyn Collapse Investigation Reveals Missing Bracing in City-Approved Excitation Plans
A review of city-approved excavation plans for the site adjacent to the collapsed Brooklyn apartment building reveals that no additional bracing was required to support the neighboring structure, despite its age and poor condition. The collapse on November 11 killed eight people and injured 18. While the Department of Buildings calls the approved design standard practice, structural engineers argue the lack of support was a critical safety failure. Investigations are ongoing, with city officials expanding sweeps to 160 construction sites linked to the involved entities.