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NYC Department of Buildings Suspends Contractor After Repeated Safety Violations and Partial Building Collapse

New york City’s Department of Buildings (DOB) has taken decisive action against Hexagon Industries Inc., suspending ⁢the registration of its general contractor, Yakov Eisenbach, following a partial building collapse at 60 ⁢E. Burnside Ave. and a pattern of unsafe⁤ demolition practices. The ‍suspension, announced on January⁢ 22, 2026, by⁣ DOB Commissioner ⁤Ahmed Tigani, reflects growing concerns over safety protocols at demolition sites across the city.

Collapse Occurs Despite stop-Work Order

The incident at 60 E. Burnside ⁢Ave. occurred ⁤while demolition work was underway, despite a stop-work⁣ order issued on ‍January 7, 2026. This disregard for safety regulations prompted the DOB to launch