‘We are fortunate that no one died’: Despite rain, Hell's Kitchen crane dismantling proceeds after weekend weather delay

The process of taking apart the crane that collapsed after catching fire this summer in Hell’s Kitchen also known as Clinton situated on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City has started, despite the heavy rain that continues to fall. Midtown is currently under the watchful eye of Department of Building inspectors, overseeing the intricate task of dismantling the fire-damaged tower crane situated at 550 10th Avenue, near W41st Street, from a towering 45-story height. “The safety of our fellow New Yorkers will always be a top priority at DOB and we are fortunate that no one died as a result of this summer’s crane collapse,” said Ryan Degan, Deputy Press Secretary for the DOB. “DOB inspectors are currently on scene at 550 10th Avenue, observing the ongoing work to safely remove a damaged tower crane which earlier this summer caught fire and collapsed. “NYC has some of the most comprehensive crane safety regulations anywhere in the world, in place to protect New Yorkers from potentially hazardous conditions associated with construction.” The DOB said an investigation into the cause of the crane collapse is being conducted in close coordination with law enforcement and is still ongoing.