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U.S. first reported 3h ago by The New York Times · updated 2h ago

Developer Avoided Stricter Oversight Before Fatal Building Collapse

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The New York Times reports that a Brooklyn developer avoided the more rigorous oversight required for larger projects before a fatal building collapse. According to the Times, the developer won approval for a three-story building and then sought to add more stories, which meant the project was not subject to the stricter review.

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  1. The New York Times FIRST 3h ago Developer Avoided Stricter Oversight Before Fatal Building Collapse

    By winning approval for a three-story building, then seeking to add more stories, the Brooklyn developer was not subject to the more rigorous oversight required for larger projects.

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