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David Werner, Metro Loft’s Pfizer HQ at risk of collapse
Concerns of a collapse of the old Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan arose Tuesday morning after reports of falling bricks and buckling columns. The FDNY was called to the scene at 235 East 42nd Street before 8 a.m., according to Fire Department officials. Officials discovered several sagging floors on the upper levels, as well as two support columns that were buckling. The discoveries prompted the evacuation of construction workers at the office-to-residential conversion, led by David Werner and Nathan Berman’s Metro Loft Management. Gensler is the architect of the project, one of the largest conversions in the city. Officials also []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
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Commercial Observer
· Jul 9, 2026
Metro Loft, David Werner to Rebuild Collapsed Portion of Former Pfizer HQ
Nathan Berman’s Metro Loft has a plan to rebuild the expanded portion of the former Pfizer headquarters building that caused an alarming structural collapse on Tuesday and drew national attention. Berman and his partner, David Werner Real Estate Investments, had been in the middle of converting the former Pfizer HQ at 235 East 42nd Street []
NDTV
· Jul 7, 2026
Under-Construction Manhattan Skyscraper's Columns Buckle, Hundreds Evacuated
The 1970s-era office building was being converted to luxury apartments, and is the former global headquarters of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.
The Independent
· Jul 7, 2026
FDNY establishes a ‘collapse zone’ as it rushes to save NYC high-rise after evacuations
The high-rise previously housed offices for the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, but is currently being converted into apartments
Hindustan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Why was Pfizer building NYC evacuated? Here's what happened at 235 east 42nd street today
Former Pfizer HQ at 235 E. 42nd St. in NYC was evacuated after falling bricks led crews to discover buckling support beams on the 21st floor.
Fortune
· Jun 23, 2026
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Related coverage for "David Werner, Metro Loft’s Pfizer HQ at risk of collapse": Commercial Observer — Metro Loft, David Werner to Rebuild Collapsed Portion of Former Pfizer HQ. NDTV — Under-Construction Manhattan Skyscraper's Columns Buckle, Hundreds Evacuated. The Independent — FDNY establishes a ‘collapse zone’ as it rushes to save NYC high-rise after evacuations. Hindustan Times — Why was Pfizer building NYC evacuated? Here's what happened at 235 east 42nd street today. Fortune — UPS is shelling out nearly $50 million on temperature-controlled facilities to meet the booming demand for GLP-1 deliveries