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Steel Columns Buckle in Midtown Project | New York City News
A major Midtown Manhattan construction project hit a major snag when two steel columns buckled on July 7, forcing evacuations and closing East 43rd Street for nearly two weeks. The site, converting a 37-story Pfizer building into 1,600 apartments, faced safety concerns after workers claimed critical reinforcements were skipped on three floors—including the 21st where the failure occurred. Though the incident caused widespread disruption and raised alarms, the Department of Buildings has now cleared the site, declaring no significant structural risks and reopening the street. The investigation…
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