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NYC Office-to-Housing Conversion Crisis | New York City News
A major NYC office-to-housing conversion hit a terrifying snag when a structural failure forced an evacuation—steel columns bent on the 21st floor after the building was expanded with 14 new or added floors. The city’s Department of Buildings has now mandated an independent engineering review and forensic investigation, sparking calls to overhaul safety protocols for older buildings undergoing major renovations. Experts warn that such reviews should’ve been standard from the start, especially with aging structures lacking full documentation. While the developer cooperates and prioritizes…
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