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Midtown Skyscraper Structural Crisis | New York City News
A towering skyscraper at 235 E 42nd St is in crisis after new floors pushed it from 33 to 37 stories, causing catastrophic structural failure—columns buckling, floors cracking, and emergency evacuations. Experts call the damage “troubling” and “dangerous,” confirming the added weight overwhelmed the building’s capacity. The developer admits two columns collapsed, raising alarms about flawed structural analysis. Inspectors had already issued seven violations totaling over $32,000 last year, including falls and debris incidents. Union workers witnessed windows shattering and concrete raining…
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