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Partial building collapse

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TriBeCa

January 16, 2013

194-Year-Old Building Partially Collapses on Canal Street

Authorities have long been concerned about 502 Canal St.'s deteriorating exterior. 

Chelsea

October 29, 2012

VIDEO: Facade of Eighth Avenue Building Peels Off During Hurricane

No one was hurt when the facade at Eighth Avenue and 14th Street collapsed, FDNY said.

Hamilton Heights

October 17, 2012

Investigation Shows Improper Renovations Led To Harlem Building Collapse

A Harlem man was injured in the collapse when supports gave way, an early DOB investigation found. 

Hamilton Heights

October 16, 2012

Man Seriously Hurt in Harlem Apartment Collapse

A second-floor bathroom at 555 W. 151st St. collapsed into the first floor, the FDNY said.

Sugar Hill

October 10, 2012

Part of Building Falls Onto Street in Sugar Hill

Officials said there were no injuries after part of the cornice fell off a building on Edgecombe Avenue.

Carroll Gardens

July 02, 2012

Brownstone Building Collapses in Carroll Gardens

Six people were evacuated when a three-story building at 241 Carroll St. partially collapsed Monday.

Brighton Beach

June 19, 2012

Vacant Ocean Avenue Building Partially Collapses

No injuries were reported in the partial building collapse on Ocean Avenue in Brighton Beach.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

January 27, 2012

Building Owned by George Soros' Daughter Collapses on West Fourth Street

George Soros' daughter Andrea Soros Colombel's 243 W. Fourth St. building partially collapsed Friday.