Residents of the building at Bagrationi 129 protested after cracks appeared in their walls near ongoing construction work.
The city administration said the project is proceeding legally. The National Bureau of Forensic Expertise will determine whether the damage is linked to the site.
Officials said the developer remains responsible for the safety of adjacent buildings. Works will continue at a distance regarded as safe until the expert review is complete. The administration said it would issue further updates as the assessment proceeds.

