A Manhattan office-to-apartment conversion faced a partial collapse risk after interior columns buckled; emergency supports stabilized the building, and officials said no new movement has been detected while long-term fixes are discussed.
A Midtown Manhattan high-rise being converted from offices to apartments was stabilized after interior columns buckled Tuesday, creating a risk of partial collapse. The project’s developer said the structural damage likely resulted from added weight created by widening about 15 upper floors beginning on the 22nd floor. Emergency crews installed temporary supports, and New York City officials later said the building was stable and had shown no new movement while longer-term solutions were discussed.