At 4:00 AM EDT, a bombshell lawsuit was filed by condo owners in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper, claiming the building is riddled with “thousands of severe cracks” posing safety risks.

The 60-story luxury tower, completed in 2020, has been a point of contention for residents who paid millions for units. The lawsuit, filed against the developer and construction firm, alleges shoddy workmanship and failure to address structural issues, including cracks in walls and ceilings that have worsened over time.

Residents reported hearing “creaking noises” during high winds, prompting an emergency engineering inspection ordered by the city. Preliminary findings suggest issues with the building’s foundation, though the developer denies the claims, calling them “exaggerated.” The story broke on X, with posts from residents sharing photos of cracked interiors, gaining traction overnight.

The Department of Buildings has deployed inspectors to assess the structure, and residents are demanding immediate repairs or relocation. This lawsuit adds to New York’s ongoing housing controversies, as skyrocketing real estate prices clash with concerns over construction quality. Legal experts predict a lengthy battle, with potential implications for other high-rise developments in the city. Photo by Yair Haklai, Wikimedia commons.