200,000+ 1800s-1930s NYC multifamily brick buildings pose a significant earthquake risk due to inflexibility.
NYC's 200,000+ multifamily buildings from the 1800s-1930s, mainly made of un-reinforced brick, pose a significant risk during an earthquake due to their inflexibility. A strong quake could cause some buildings to collapse. Despite earthquakes being less common in NYC compared to California, the city's density and older building stock make the risk high, according to officials.
April 05, 2024
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