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Manhattan Skyscraper Evacuated Over Structural Concerns Linked to Upper Floor Expansion
How 1 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Now 14 · 22 hours ago
What happened
A Manhattan skyscraper was evacuated after two support columns buckled due to added weight from recent upper-floor expansions, though most of the structure remains stable.
- 01Two support columns on the 21st floor buckled after upper floors were expanded and reinforced inadequately.
- 02Developer Nathan Berman said the added weight caused the structural failure but 95% of the building remains stable.
- 03The top 15 floors were recently renovated to increase floor space, making them heavier than lower floors.
- 04The building is located in Manhattan's Upper East Side and was evacuated amid collapse fears.
- 05Emergency crews responded heavily to the incident in Midtown Manhattan on July 6, 2026.
- 06The developer is investigating why only these two columns failed under the new load.
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