Department of Buildings

The 50 Yard Line, a South Side bar on 75th Street, was ordered closed by Chicago city officials after failing a building inspection with nine code violations, including missing carbon monoxide alarms, unsanitary kitchen conditions, water leaks, and structural issues like rotted rafters. The closure remains in effect until the owner addresses the cited dangerous and hazardous violations.

NYC inspectors are targeting additional construction sites following a structural failure in Midtown. The Department of Buildings is conducting enforcement sweeps to investigate the cause of buckled columns at the former Pfizer headquarters on East 43rd Street.

Two individuals were taken into custody after crashing their 2012 Nissan Rogue into a Staten Island home on July 13, prompting an evacuation. Emergency services reported no injuries, and the NYPD's Highway Collision Investigation Squad is investigating the incident.

A car crashed into a deli in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens, injuring two people who were hospitalized. The Department of Buildings confirmed the building remained stable.

Diana Ruiz Cabrera sustained a serious ankle injury at a Midtown construction site, leading to ongoing physical therapy and work absence. The $700 million office-to-residential conversion at 219/235 East 42nd Street was evacuated after structural failures raised collapse risks, with investigations into potential underreporting of worker injuries by contractors.

Construction at the old Pfizer building in Midtown could be halted for months as New York City officials investigate a construction 'failure'. A partial stop-work order has been issued by the Department of Buildings, according to Deputy Mayor Leila Bozorg.

Workers filed lawsuits alleging dangerous conditions at the former Pfizer building in Midtown before it partially collapsed. Court records and Department of Buildings complaints cited unsafe conditions, including a worker falling six feet.

Residents and hotel guests in Manhattan were gradually allowed to return to cordoned streets after an under-construction high-rise showed structural instability, prompting evacuations and street closures. Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed the building is stable, but four nearby buildings remain under evacuation orders. Construction workers protested the use of non-union labor at the site.

Multiple anonymous complaints about falling debris and unsafe conditions were reported at the former Pfizer building in Midtown before a major buckling incident. The Department of Buildings received 27 complaints since the tower's redevelopment into luxury apartments.

MetroLoft, a developer involved in converting the old Pfizer building in Midtown, states it has 'identified the issue' causing support beams to buckle on top floors. The company and the Department of Buildings are working on stabilization efforts as the situation continues.

A high-rise under construction in Manhattan experienced structural issues, leading to evacuations and street closures. Officials stabilized the building, but some surrounding areas remain under evacuation orders. The developer, MetroLoft, attributes the damage to added weight from construction.

Crews stabilized a Manhattan high-rise under construction after columns buckled and floors sagged, leading to evacuations and street closures. The building, former Pfizer headquarters, remains under repair with some surrounding areas still evacuated. MetroLoft, the developer, attributes the damage to added weight from expanding the top floors.

Stabilization work is underway at the old Pfizer building in Manhattan after a buckling high-rise caused street closures and evacuations, with city leaders expressing confidence in the ongoing efforts. The Department of Buildings provided an update.

Structural columns buckled on the 21st floor of a 33-story high-rise under construction in New York City, prompting evacuations of the building and nearby areas. No injuries were reported, and city officials emphasized safety measures as inspectors secured the site.

A high-rise under construction in New York City experienced buckled columns on its 21st floor, leading to evacuations of nearby buildings and a school in Midtown Manhattan. No injuries were reported, and city officials confirmed all workers were accounted for while inspectors assessed structural damage.

The Getaway, a bar in Chicago's Lincoln Square, was closed indefinitely after an explosion caused by a gas stove injured at least one person. The city ordered the building closed due to code violations, and no reopening date has been announced.

The Damen Silos site in McKinley Park has been converted into a temporary parking lot by MAT Limited Partnership, owned by Michael Tadin Jr., despite community opposition over its potential to be a green space. The project was completed without a permit, raising concerns about pollution and regulatory compliance, while long-term plans for the site remain unclear.

The city halted renovations at a Hell’s Kitchen single-room occupancy (SRO) building where the owner is evicting rent-stabilized tenants to convert it into an unlicensed hotel. Inspectors found code violations, and tenants report unsafe conditions, including blocked bathrooms and a resident’s arrest for breaking a lock to access a shower.

Pacha New York has secured permits, licenses, and approvals for its opening weekend, following the structural failure of its predecessor, Brooklyn Mirage. The venue features a simplified design prioritizing safety, with events starting June 13 and an official opening on June 20.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani launched a free building inspection program for NYC homeowners from June 1 to June 10. The initiative offers no-penalty inspections and guidance on repairs, safety, and maintenance to prevent small issues from becoming emergencies.

Queens tenants at 41-25 Case St. in Elmhurst rallied before a Housing Court hearing to demand repairs from A&E Real Estate, citing 372 open violations including flooding, infestations, and safety hazards. The lawsuit targets A&E, its principals, and city housing agencies, alleging neglect despite a prior $2.1 million settlement for similar issues at other properties.

Sadé Singh, a Queens homeowner, promoted accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a housing solution during the Adams administration, but over a year after zoning reforms passed, she remains ineligible to build an ADU on her property due to space constraints and new rules. The city's failure to deliver on ADU promises has left her disillusioned, despite her public advocacy and participation in official campaigns.