Former Pfizer HQ At Risk Of Collapse, Midtown Offices Evacuated

Pfizer Building Collapse Stabilized as Metro Loft, David Werner Assess Damage

Workers managed to stabilize the former Pfizer headquarters building at 235 East 42nd Street and 219 East 42nd Street overnight after columns buckled under the weight of added floors early Tuesday. The near-disaster put the surrounding blocks of Midtown East on high alert as city authorities evacuated the area and suspended activity in neighboring buildings. []

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

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.

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.

Why was former Pfizer HQ evacuated? Collapse fears explained after NYC Dept of Buildings' review

Emergency evacuations took place at the former Pfizer building in Manhattan.

What to Know About Manhattan Office Conversions

A Manhattan building that once was the Pfizer headquarters threatened to partially collapse on Tuesday, blocking off several streets in East Midtown. The building at 235 East 42nd Street was under construction, in the middle of a conversion that would transform it from offices to about 1,600 apartments. Office conversions have gained traction in recent []

NYC high-rise on verge of collapse triggers mass evacuations

A section of New York's Manhattan has been evacuated over fears a building could collapse. The office tower, formerly the headquarters of Pfizer, is currently undergoing renovations. Bricks have reportedly fallen from the active construction site, raising safety concerns. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the issue is believed to be on the building's 21st floor.

Partial collapse of towering Manhattan building spurs downtown evacuation

Authorities responded on Tuesday to the apparent collapse of a massive building under construction in the heart of New York City. The New York City Fire Department evacuated the high-rise building at 235 East 42nd Street due to concerns about floors 21 through 26 of the building caving in, according to the FDNY. Officials said []

Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway

Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway

Multiple injured, people trapped after roof collapse at Monmouth County BJ’s

Emergency crews are on the scene of a partial building collapse at a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, Monmouth County. According to initial reports, approximately a 50-foot section of the roof collapsed into the store, reportedly impacting the bakery area. Rescuers have begun searching for up to three possible victims who may be trapped []...Click to read more

Manhattan Skyscraper Evacuated Over Collapse Fears

FDNYA Midtown Manhattan skyscraper has been evacuated after construction workers discovered structural problems that raised fears of a possible collapse. Crews cleared the 37-story building on East 42nd Street shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday after two support beams on the 21st and 22nd floors began buckling. Officials said floors 21 through 26 showed signs of stress and partial failure. The building, which previously housed pharmaceutical company Pfizer, was emptied as a precaution, with no injuries reported. Eight nearby buildings were also evacuated while emergency crews assessed the situation. The FDNY said it was responding to a “major technical rescue response,” while New York City Department of Buildings inspectors launched an investigation. A section of East 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues has been closed to traffic and pedestrians as officials assess the building’s safety. The building is undergoing a luxury apartment conversion.Read more at The Daily Beast.

IN BRIEF: Three civilians injured in Ukrainian attack on Russian city of Voronezh

Manufacturing facilities at a production site were damaged, along with the facades and windows of several apartment buildings, and some cars

9-story building partially collapses in Kyiv during Russian attack

A 9-story apartment building has partially collapsed in Kyiv, trapping people inside, as Russia carries out one of its heaviest attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent months, according to Ukrainian officials. The collapse was reported early Wednesday, where emergency crews are heading to the scene, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The number of [] The post 9-story building partially collapses in Kyiv during Russian attack appeared first on BNO News.

Everything Collapsed in Seconds: Shoppers Trapped in US Mall Following Extreme Weather | Watch

The roof of a New Jersey shopping center collapsed due to severe weather. Twenty-seven people were inside the building, with two partially trapped before freeing themselves

New York building at risk of collapse: Full Zohran Mamdani press conference after evacuations in NYC

A 38-story office tower at risk of collapse prompted evacuations in Midtown Manhattan, fire officials said July 7. Just before 8 a.m., the Fire Department of New York received a report of bricks falling from the high-rise building currently under construction on East 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd avenues. On arrival, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors. Live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/07/07/nyc-building-collapse-risk/90833610007/

Manhattan skyscraper at risk of collapse triggers evacuation

A 37-story tower under construction near Grand Central Terminal faced collapse risk Tuesday morning when firefighters responded to reports of falling bricks from 235 East 42nd Street.The former Pfizer global headquarters is being converted into apartments in what officials call the city's largest office-to-apartment conversion, reported 6 ABC News and The New York Times.Construction workers on the 21st floor discovered two structural support columns buckling and proceeded to self-evacuate. Inspectors confirmed the columns had buckled, with floors between the 21st and 26th sagging. Some reports allege floor collapses. Despite the structural failure, no injuries occurred, and all workers were accounted for. Officials evacuated the building and neighboring properties, including the Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central, and closed East 42nd Street between Second and Third avenues. Mayor Zohran Mamdani noted a nearby school with approximately 400 children was also evacuated.The redevelopment project, begun in 2024, is slated to create roughly 1,600 apartments, including over 400 affordable units.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.

Israeli Consulate in New York evacuated amid fears of nearby building collapse

Authorities evacuated nearby buildings, including the Israeli Consulate, after cracks and buckling beams were found in a Midtown tower.

Cleanup now underway after Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Cleanup efforts were underway Thursday at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse that burned for eight days after firefighters officially declared the massive blaze knocked down Wednesday evening. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

LIVE: Scene after columns in NYC high-rise buckle

A view of the scene in Manhattan after a high-rise building under construction was evacuated after two of ‌its columns buckled. #nyc #newyorkcity #building #evacuation #emergency #usa #construction Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

It Was the Largest Office-to-Residential Conversion in New York City History. Then It Started to Buckle

Earlier today, two of the columns on the building’s 21st floor started to collapse, prompting an evacuation.

Former Pfizer HQ building in danger of collapse; emergency crews preparing to deploy a 6-foot long blue diamond-shaped object to buy an extra few hours [News]

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Water from Boyle Heights warehouse fire carries foam into LA River, sparks testing

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Manhattan Building Remains Unstable; Officials Warn of Collapse

Crews at the former Pfizer headquarters in New York City have been working round-the-clock in an effort to stabilize the building after it was deemed structurally unsafe when some support columns started buckling. Now, video from construction workers 21 floors up shows steel bending inside the high-rise and drone footage appears to capture a slight lean to the building. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.

Kolkata warehouse collapse death toll rises to 15, 6 arrested

The incident occurred around noon on Wednesday when the roof of the under-construction warehouse at Taratala suddenly collapsed

New York City races to secure unstable skyscraper after columns buckle and floors sag

Workers have started making emergency repairs to stabilise a Manhattan high-rise after buckled columns and sagging floors forced evacuations in and around the midtown construction site. The scene unfolded throughout Tuesday after the precarious conditions were spotted in the morning at the 1970s-era building, which is being converted into luxury flats. Construction workers at the site and people in nearby buildings – including a school, diplomatic offices and several hotels – in the busy...

FDNY Warns Of 'Localized Collapse' Risk At Conversion Of Former Pfizer HQ

Several Midtown Manhattan office buildings were evacuated Tuesday morning following reports of a compromised steel beam at the site of New York City’s largest office-to-residential conversion.

SF's Abandoned Mall Gets Abandoned Again

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WATCH: Insane Moment BJ’s Ceiling Caves In On Shoppers

The roof of a wholesale store in Ocean Township, New Jersey, collapsed on Monday, trapping two shoppers inside. There were 27 people inside the BJ’s Wholesale Club when a large section of the roof suddenly collapsed due to a heavy rain storm in the area, according to News 12 New Jersey. Two people were briefly ...