Crews responded shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Friday, a city official said. The fire is in a complex that once housed the country’s first Singer sewing machine factory.
Tag: Buildings (Structures)
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I Want a City, Not a Museum
New York’s layers of laws to protect existing buildings has led to a shortage of housing.
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New York Suspends Engineer Who Inspected Bronx Building That Collapsed
Officials said the inspector had “misdiagnosed” as a “decorative” element a column that was holding up the seven-story building.
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In Central London, a Big Bet on a Return to the Office
The City of London, Britain’s historic financial district, is transforming its skyline with “best in class” office towers.
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Bronx Collapse Raises Questions About Oversight of Aging Buildings
It was not yet clear what caused the corner of the building to crumble. City officials and prosecutors in the Bronx said they were investigating the collapse.