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July 8, 2026

Manhattan highrise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations

By PHILIP MARCELO and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE
Associated Press

AP Photos/Angelina Katsanis [enlarge]
The 38-story tower at 235 E. 42nd St. is seen Tuesday in Midtown Manhattan.

NEW YORK — A Manhattan highrise remained unstable Tuesday after officials found that columns buckled and floors sagged while it was being converted to luxury apartments, forcing evacuations in and around the Midtown construction site.


 
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