Imagine owning a luxury condo in the heart of San Francisco, only to discover it's tilting! That's the reality for residents of the Millennium Tower, a 58-story skyscraper with foundation problems that have grabbed national attention. Completed in 2009, the building faces significant issues: it has sunk about 18 inches and is leaning 14 inches to the northwest. The root cause? The foundation rests on a layer of soft clay, instead of bedrock, leading to uneven settling. Engineers have since devised a multi-million dollar fix, entailing the installation of steel piles to stabilize the structure. Despite these efforts, uncertainty looms over the long-term efficacy of the repairs. How will this saga end? Only time will tell!

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