Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe building had 44 prior complaints, including allegations that a worker blew material off the roof and that there was falling debris (AP)A New York City high-rise at 229 East 42nd Street was deemed at risk of collapse, prompting the evacuation of construction workers and nearby buildings. The building had 44 prior complaints, including allegations that a worker blew material off the roof and that there was falling debris. Emergency response teams had previously dismissed many of these complaints, stating they observed no issues at the time. The current risk was identified after construction workers discovered a compromised steel beam on the 21st floor and a buckling support column. Developer MetroLoft acknowledged the problems and stated they are working with the city's Department of Buildings to understand the full scope of the situation. In fullNYC high-rise in danger of collapse faced complaints including workers blowing material off roof with a leaf blowerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Former Pfizer HQ faced 44 warnings before emergency evacuation
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe building had 44 prior complaints, including allegations that a worker blew material off the roof and that there was falling debris (AP)A New York City high-rise at 229 East 42nd Street was deemed at risk of collapse, prompting the evacuation of construction workers and nearby buildings. The building had 44 prior complaints, including allegations that a worker blew material off the roof and that there was falling debris. Emergency response teams had previously dismissed many of these complaints, stating they observed no issues at the time. The current risk was identified after construction workers discovered a compromised steel beam on the 21st floor and a buckling support column. Developer MetroLoft acknowledged the problems and stated they are working with the city's Department of Buildings to understand the full scope of the situation. In fullNYC high-rise in danger of collapse faced complaints including workers blowing material off roof with a leaf blowerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
