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Midtown Building Crisis Deepens | New York City News
A Midtown skyscraper at 235 East 42nd Street is in crisis after support columns buckled during an office-to-apartment conversion, forcing evacuations and shutting down five nearby buildings. Crews are racing 24/7 to install shoring and netting while city agencies investigate the cause. Residents are split—some fear collapse, others demand a full failure analysis before resuming work. Amid the chaos, the push for urban housing remains urgent, with hopes of reopening streets and restoring homes once stabilization is complete. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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