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local1 hour ago•6 min saved

Midtown Pfizer tower to undergo independent review after structural failure prompts code rethink

New York City's Department of Buildings has ordered a third‑party independent review of the Pfizer building's conversion in Midtown after a structural failure prompted a mass evacuation. The project added 14 floors to a 33‑story, about 667,000‑square‑foot tower, and did not require outside peer review under current thresholds, prompting calls from engineers to lower those thresholds, especially for older buildings. City officials say policy changes could be considered as the investigation continues to determine the cause, which could involve reinforcement issues, contractor error, or inspection gaps; the cost of a peer review is typically modest, around $100,000–$200,000.

via Gothamist|

#department-of-buildings #local #office-to-housing

local7 days ago•5 min saved

Midtown 37-Story Pfizer Tower Stabilized After Buckling Fears

Crews stabilized the 37-story former Pfizer headquarters on Manhattan’s East Side after workers found buckled columns on the 21st floor during its conversion to residential space. Temporary shoring was installed to support floors 18–24, nine nearby buildings were evacuated, and streets were closed as engineers assessed the risk. The Department of Buildings says the building is now stable while investigators determine the cause, with the added weight of newly built upper floors suspected as a contributing factor.

via ABC7 New York|

#buckled-columns #department-of-buildings #evacuation

local3 months ago•14 min saved

Nine Seconds, One Arm: DC Elevator Safety in Crisis

A security video from the Dorchester House in Northwest DC shows a nine-second sequence where a wheelchair user is dragged and loses her arm when an elevator door closes on her and her dog's leash. Tenants had long warned about unsafe elevators, but complaints were often dismissed. The building’s management faces a civil lawsuit and criticism from residents, while the DC Department of Buildings says inspections were current and no mechanical malfunction was found, even as a modernization project is planned. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about elevator safety and regulatory oversight in the city.

via The Washington Post|

#building-management #department-of-buildings #elevator-safety

local-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Fatal Building Collapse: Illegal Construction Site Claims Worker's Life in Brooklyn

A worker was tragically killed at an illegal construction site in Brooklyn after the first floor collapsed into the basement, pinning him. The Department of Buildings had issued a stop work order at the site, and officials stated that there were no plans or permits for the construction. The victim, identified as 33-year-old Juan Edifoncio Tamay Ganzhi, leaves behind a pregnant wife and two sons. The building owner is facing multiple fines, and the victim's family is seeking answers through an investigation into the incident.

via CBS New York|

#brooklyn #collapse #department-of-buildings

accidents-and-incidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Illegal Construction Site Collapse in Brooklyn Kills Worker

A 33-year-old worker was killed in a construction site collapse in Borough Park, Brooklyn, while doing work that officials say was illegal and in violation of a stop work order. The Department of Buildings Commissioner stated that there were no plans submitted for the site, and the fatality should not have occurred. The collapse, which resulted in the worker's death, is under investigation, and the site could face significant fines for violating the stop work order.

via WABC-TV|

#accidents-and-incidents #borough-park #construction-site-collapse

local-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Little Italy Landmark Building Demolished After Partial Collapse

The historic building in Little Italy that once housed the oldest cheese shop in the United States, Alleva Dairy, will be demolished after a partial wall collapse due to illegal construction work without permits or approved engineering plans. The Department of Buildings has deemed the building an imminent hazard to the public and ordered its emergency demolition, citing significant destabilization caused by the unauthorized construction. The building's owners are preparing for the demolition, and this comes after Alleva Dairy was forced to close its doors last year due to financial struggles and court battles.

via NBC New York|

#alleva-dairy #building-demolition #department-of-buildings

accidents-and-incidents2 years ago•1 min saved

"Partial Collapse at Historic Alleva Dairy Building in Little Italy, NYC"

The historic building in lower Manhattan that once housed the famous cheese shop Alleva Dairy partially collapsed during an illegal renovation, with bricks falling from one side and leaving a hole in the four-story structure. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the building was found to be undergoing unpermitted renovation work. The cheese shop had moved to New Jersey last year, and the owner expressed relief that no one was hurt in the collapse.

via New York Post |

#accidents-and-incidents #alleva-dairy #building-collapse

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Partial Collapse: Little Italy Building's Façade Falls During Renovation"

A building in Little Italy, New York City, partially collapsed due to renovation work being done without a permit, according to the Department of Buildings. The incident, which occurred at a former cheese shop location, startled people in the area but fortunately did not result in any injuries. This event has raised concerns about the city's aging buildings, following a previous partial collapse in the Bronx and a deadly parking garage collapse. The city is currently investigating the situation.

via CBS New York|

#building-collapse #department-of-buildings #fdny

accidents-and-incidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Construction Site Boom Truck Collapse Injures 5 in NYC

A boom truck collapsed at a construction site in Upper Manhattan, injuring five workers, three seriously and two with minor injuries, as it was lifting plywood on the second-floor deck of a 17-story building. The collapse occurred during a powerful storm, and the Department of Buildings is investigating the cause. This incident follows two open violations at the site from December when a construction worker was struck by an aluminum beam.

via CBS New York|

#accidents-and-incidents #boom-truck-collapse #construction-site

safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Examining the Risk of Building Collapses in NYC: Insights from Recent Incidents"

Private engineers specializing in building collapses have highlighted several warning signs that could indicate a building's risk of collapse, including changes such as bulging walls, sticking windows, new cracks in plaster, and unusual noises. While the NYC Department of Buildings encourages residents to report structural stability concerns, experts suggest that contacting private engineers for inspections and reports may be more effective in non-emergency situations. Residents are also advised to stay informed about ongoing construction and utilize the Department of Buildings Building Information System to access inspection reports and violations.

via Gothamist|

#building-collapse #department-of-buildings #nyc-buildings

constructionbuilding-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

Bronx Building Collapse: Violations, Search Efforts, and Witness Testimonies

The Bronx building that partially collapsed had previously been issued a summons for a sidewalk shed violation related to its structural integrity. Inspectors had raised concerns about deteriorated and broken mudsills, which could compromise the building's stability and potentially lead to a collapse. The building also had active citations for facade safety, including cracked bricks. However, the Department of Buildings clarified that unsafe facade conditions are not the same as an unsafe building. It is unclear if the collapse was caused by the weight of the facade rubble or if the scaffolding became unstable first. Investigations will be conducted once the site is cleared for safety.

via NBC New York|

#bronx-building #constructionbuilding-safety #department-of-buildings

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

NYC Condemns Fake Heiress Anna Delvey's Apartment Wing.

The New York City Department of Buildings has issued a "partial vacate" notice on Anna Delvey's East Village apartment, where she is on house arrest. The notice is due to the garbage chute being out of commission and does not prohibit Delvey from being in her apartment. Delvey was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison in 2019 for her German heiress scam and was released on parole in 2021. She has since hosted art exhibits and parties at the apartment.

via Page Six|

#anna-delvey #crime #department-of-buildings

accidents3 years ago•2 min saved

Multiple Building Collapses in Brooklyn and North Philadelphia.

The parapet of six storefronts in Old Mill Basin, Brooklyn collapsed on Sunday evening, causing no official injuries. The Department of Buildings and FDNY responded to the scene, checking the buildings' structural stability and removing debris. The collapse was called in for a print shop called Palette BK and impacted businesses spanning the addresses 5801-5815. The owner has been issued a violation for failure to maintain the building and has been ordered to install a construction fence and contract a professional engineer for a full report.

via AMNY|

#accidents #brooklyn #collapse