# Midtown Building Collapses Amid Renovation | Honolulu News

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Podcast: [Honolulu News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/honolulu-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567443)
Published: 2026-07-07T16:38:56+00:00
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Tuesday morning in Midtown turned chaotic as a 33-story building under construction at 235 East 42nd Street partially collapsed—floors 21 through 26 gave way, sending bricks raining down. No injuries were reported, but construction workers were evacuated amid panic. Workers blame the contractor for failing to properly shore up the structure during a massive renovation that included gutting all 33 floors and adding 16 more. Traffic ground to a halt on Second Avenue and surrounding streets, with commuters facing detours and delays. City inspectors are now on the scene investigating what went wrong. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f9bac36ff62a8067

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