A Midtown Manhattan building has been evacuated due to fears of potential collapse, but alarming records reveal a history of safety concerns that have been largely ignored. The high-rise structure, which houses several businesses and residential units, was deemed a hazard by authorities after a recent inspection uncovered significant structural damage. However, internal documents obtained by the New York Post expose a pattern of neglect and inaction by building management and city officials, who have been aware of the issues for years. As residents and tenants are left reeling from the sudden evacuation, questions are being raised about the systemic failures that allowed this crisis to unfold.
Exclusive | Midtown building evacuated over collapse fears is riddled with prior ‘safety’ issues: records New York Post
