Large crack in NYC apartment building wall forces evacuation
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A New York City apartment building has been evacuated after a large crack was discovered in the structure.
The New York City Fire Department responded to calls from the Upper East Side apartment around 1:45 p.m. Thursday. Authorities evacuated the building after determining the floors could collapse. According to the FDNY, the interior wall crack spans multiple levels of the seven-story building.
Fire officials say the owners of the building had been trying to fix the problem before tenants called 911.
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Authorities say tenants will be prohibited from returning to the apartment building for at least 24 hours.
Fire officials are not sure what caused the crack. An investigation continues.