Does your building lack a 13th floor? Here’s why

World News Does your building lack a 13th floor? Here’s why By Nick Labbat Published July 25, 2026, 11:15 a.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Are you feeling lucky? The power of numerical superstitions across the world influences people more than they care to admit, including this one foible present in nearly every New York City high-rise, according to a new study.

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