NYC Is Racing to Secure ‘Unstable’ Midtown Manhattan Building
Summary
New York City officials rushed to stabilize a Midtown Manhattan high-rise after column cracks and floor sagging prompted evacuations of nearby offices and a school during the morning rush; no injuries were reported.
- Structural damage discovered in a Midtown Manhattan high-rise building with cracks in multiple columns and sagging floors.
- Evacuations triggered of surrounding office buildings and a school at peak morning commute.
- All workers accounted for with no reported injuries at the time of the briefing.
