# Office to Apartment Conversions Under Scrutiny | New York City News

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-07-11T01:03:52+00:00
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An East 42nd Street evacuation due to structural issues in an office-to-apartment conversion has sparked debate, but experts say it won’t halt the trend—over 150 such projects have been approved in five years. While bent columns raised alarms, engineers clarify this is an isolated incident, not a flaw in the conversion process. City officials and construction leaders stress these projects are complex but vital, driven by zoning changes and tax breaks to tackle the housing crisis. Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls them essential, preserving older buildings instead of demolishing them for new offices. 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/a71e9b5ca6b8033d

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