New York shrinks ‘frozen zone’ around compromised high-rise but warns of tense days ahead as it rushes to save structure ^31.4%

The Independent - By Brendan Rascius - 7/8/2026, 12:44 PM

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A 37-story New York City building that showed risk of partial collapse remains at the center of a "frozen zone" Wednesday with construction crews working through the night to stabilize the structure. There are still lingering fears about the integrity of 235 East 42nd Street, a former office building that is being converted into luxury... more