Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Shocking video and updates from 235 East 42nd Street: Two support columns buckled on the 21st floor during office-to-residential conversion, causing upper floors (21-26) to sag and bricks to fall. Nearby buildings including a school with 400 students and Hampton Inn evacuated. Union claims "not enough steel" on north side as building continues moving. Live coverage, expert analysis, and what this means for NYC conversions. No injuries reported.

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