"Concerns of a catastrophic collapse have gripped Manhattan's Midtown East neighborhood after a shocking discovery was made in a high-rise building under construction. Construction workers stumbled upon buckling columns, sparking immediate evacuations and a frantic response from local authorities. The New York City Department of Investigation has now launched a probe into the matter, seeking to determine the cause of the structural instability and the potential risks to public safety. As officials warn of a possible collapse, residents and workers in the surrounding area are left wondering about the integrity of their own buildings and the measures that will be taken to prevent a disaster."
NYC Department of Investigation opens probe into East Side unstable building CBS NewsNYC buildings evacuated after construction workers find buckling columns in Midtown East; officials warn of possible collapse ABC7 New YorkNew York’s Department of Investigation launches inquiry into buckling Manhattan high-rise Yahoo
