Construction Abruptly Halts on NYC Skyscraper As Authorities Investigate
Summary
Construction stopped on a building at 222 Broadway in New York City because city officials want to check engineering papers about cracks found earlier in some beams. The developers say the cracks were fixed months ago and the building is safe, but the city wants to be sure before letting work continue.Key Facts
- Construction at 222 Broadway, Lower Manhattan, was halted by a "Full Stop Work Order" from New York City officials.
- The building is an old office tower being turned into a luxury residence.
- Cracks appeared earlier on two concrete beams on the 32nd floor.
- Repairs, including steel plates and rods, were completed months ago.
- The engineering firm and contractors did not report the beam cracks to the city when first found.
- The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) gave a partial stop work order first, then a full stop work order after reviewing reports.
- DOB inspectors found no immediate safety dangers in their visits.
- The DOB will not allow construction to resume until it is confident the site is safe.
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