Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Two Hospitalized After Lexington Avenue Ceiling Collapse
By
Garth Johnston
Published Jan 8, 2013
Modified Jan 8, 2013
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Garth Johnston
Published Jan 8, 2013
Modified Jan 8, 2013
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Three workers were injured in a Manhattan construction accident this afternoon—two of them seriously. The injuries were the result of a structural collapse at 160 Lexington Avenue.
According to fire officials a "scaffolding collapse" was called in at 2:38 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene three male workers were found to have sustained injuries from a ceiling collapse related to a 3rd floor renovation. Two of them—a 24-year-old and a 34-year-old—have been taken to New York Hospital.
As a result of accident Lexington Avenue from 30th to 31st Streets, and East 30th Street from Park Avenue South to Lexington were closed to traffic.
Tagged
accident
construction
DOB
fdny
scaffolding
Garth Johnston
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
MTA should eliminate some jobs to prepare for budget woes, watchdog writes
The Citizens Budget Commission suggested eliminating one crew member from trains that are fully automated.
By
Stephen Nessen
Published Nov 2, 2026 at 12:05 a.m. ET
NYC Council to scrutinize snow removal plans as winter approaches
Lawmakers will review the city's preparations and consider a bill requiring the city to publish historical snowplowing records.
By
Catalina Gonella
News
NYC Council to scrutinize snow removal plans as winter approaches
Lawmakers will review the city's preparations and consider a bill requiring the city to publish historical snowplowing records.
By
Catalina Gonella
'The best day of the year': Inside Clinton Hill's 'mile nine' NYC marathon party
By
Stephanie Keith
November has 3 meteor showers and the best chance to see Uranus
By
Rosemary Misdary
A 'beautiful' day for a marathon, as runners, spectators pack NYC streets
By
Walter Wuthmann
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .