Brooklyn Developer Evaded Stricter Oversight Before Fatal Collapse

A Brooklyn developer avoided stricter oversight by initially winning approval for a three-story building, then seeking to add more stories, according to the New York Times. The collapse resulted in fatalities, and the report suggests regulatory gaps allowed the project to proceed without the rigorous review required for larger structures. The incident raises questions about building safety enforcement in New York City.

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