Manhattan Building Crisis Averted | Oakland News

Manhattan’s biggest office-to-residential conversion hit a major snag when critical columns buckled, triggering evacuations from nearby schools and consulates. Though no debris fell and the building’s core structure remains intact, engineers warn the damaged columns may need full replacement — a costly, complex fix. Developers blame added weight from extended upper floors, but the situation underscores the high stakes of mega-renovations in NYC’s dense urban landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/76e8a32c53853328