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Columns Buckle at Pfizer Conversion Site | New York City News
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A major safety scare erupted on East 42nd Street when two support columns buckled on the 21st floor of a building being converted from offices to apartments—thankfully with no injuries, thanks to swift evacuation by city inspectors. But this wasn’t an isolated incident: records show months of prior complaints, including falling debris, worker injuries, and stop-work orders, with the contractor already facing over $32,000 in fines and seven violations. Inspectors even noted evidence tampering, and sparks and debris continued to hit the street. As one of NYC’s largest residential conversions looms, this episode raises urgent questions about oversight and accountability on massive construction sites.
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