New York residents react to NYC building at risk of collapse: 'It's definitely scary'

A 38-story office tower at risk of collapse prompted evacuations in Midtown Manhattan, fire officials said July 7. David Maggiotto, a spokesperson for the city Department of Buildings, said agency inspectors were called to the scene to investigate reports that a steel beam was compromised on the building’s 21st floor. Maggiotto said the location is an active permitted construction site to convert existing commercial offices into residential units. Follow our live coverage: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...