Shaky Foundations in the City That Never Sleeps The recent evacuation of a high rise under construction in Midtown Manhattan has left many wondering if New York City's building codes are finally coming under scrutiny.
Over 400 students and workers were forced to flee due to concerns about a potential "localized collapse," raising uncomfortable questions about the safety of the city's built environment.
Two structural columns have buckled, while multiple cracks and sagging floors have sent alarm bells ringing through emergency services.