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July 9, 2026

Manhattan highrise deemed stable after columns buckled, and some evacuations are lifted

  • Engineering experts say the buckled columns are likely not repairable and will need to be removed.
    • By PHILIP MARCELO and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE
    Associated Press

    NEW YORK — An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.

    “We've been monitoring the building for many hours and have not seen any movement,” Ahmed Tigani, commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings, said during a news conference Tuesday.


     
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