Is NYC’s Unfinished Leaning Skyscraper Safe? Engineers Have Message
Summary
An unfinished skyscraper called One Seaport in Manhattan has been paused since 2019 amid concerns about its leaning structure. The New York City Department of Buildings says the site is under a Stop Work Order but has not found any immediate danger to the public, while engineers say a leaning building is not always unsafe if it is stable and monitored.Key Facts
- One Seaport is a 670-foot skyscraper in Manhattan's Financial District, construction started in 2015 but paused since 2019.
- Surveys reportedly showed the building leaning about three inches, causing legal disputes between the contractor and developer.
- In 2024, photos online suggested the building was leaning west and touching a neighboring building.
- The site has had multiple safety violations, including failure to correct hazardous conditions.
- The NYC Department of Buildings issued a Stop Work Order in 2021, and the building permit has not been renewed since 2020.
- The DOB says they have not seen evidence that the building is structurally unstable or an immediate hazard.
- Engineers say a building that leans is not automatically dangerous if it is stable and not moving further.
- Ongoing inspections and monitoring are important to determine the building’s safety over time.
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