What was permitted
Significant structural work is underway at 229 East 42 Street in Manhattan's Murray Hill-Kips Bay neighborhood. This project includes installing shoring for columns, a seat catch system, and the cutting and removal of existing columns on multiple floors.
Issued on September 1, 2026, this permit details a substantial project with an estimated cost of $500,000. The contractor for this complex structural work is 235 GC LLC (GC).
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