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IbogaProject

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17. This had nothing to do with code enforcement

Reply to 2na fisherman (Reply #4)

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 02:46 PM

9 hrs ago

This resulted from a mistake in the bracing for the alteration in preparation of building a higher structure through and on top of an existing office building. This is a construction management issue, where something major like bracing was missed or steps got mixed up. I have no idea if NYC is playing fast and loose with the building code to expedite office to residential conversion or this was simply an onsite mistake.

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