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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.

Chaos in central Athens: Residential building collapses; Rescuers search for people trapped under rubble PHOTO

A four-story residential building collapsed suddenly in Athens today, with authorities fearing that four people may be trapped beneath the rubble. Rescue teams search for survivors as investigators suspect that nearby construction work may have caused collapse

Lagos to demolish marked distressed buildings after mall collapse

Begins probe as rescue operations end By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish all structurally distressed buildings previously marked for removal in the Alakija area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area following the collapse of a three-storey building that claimed nine lives and left 27 others rescued. The announcement came as [] The post Lagos to demolish marked distressed buildings after mall collapse appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manhattan: Building evacuated due to fear of collapse

The building complex is currently being converted into a residential complex with more than 1,600 apartments, with the project scheduled for completion in 2027 The post Manhattan: Building evacuated due to fear of collapse appeared first on ProtoThema English.

New York City high-rise stable after columns buckled, officials say

A high-rise building under construction in midtown Manhattan that had been at risk of collapse appears to have stabilized, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday, a ​day after two support columns buckled and forced the evacuation of a ​half-dozen nearby buildings. The 37-story office building, which is being converted into residential apartments, []...Click to read more

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.

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.

Midtown Manhattan skyscraper stabilized after collapse scare

A 1970s-era skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, undergoing conversion to apartments, was stabilized after buckling columns on the 21st floor raised fears of a partial collapse. Evacuation orders have been lifted, and no injuries were reported. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

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 []

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.

Survivors return to homes wrecked by Russian attack

Residents of a heavily damaged Kyiv apartment building returned to recover what remained of their belongings as emergency crews cleared rubble from the site, a day after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 30 people. #kyiv #ukraine #russia #attack #war 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Ten Ukrainian attacks on localities in DPR registered over past day

Two house buildings and two civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged

Government-built inner city apartments finished a year ago still sitting empty

Government-built inner city apartments finished a year ago still sitting empty

Unstable NYC skyscraper to be partially demolished, one way or another [Followup]

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Life returns to streets around damaged NYC high-rise. Here is what comes next

The streets around a midtown Manhattan high-rise where structural damage forced evacuations are gradually returning to life.

New seven-story mural to adorn parking garage Downtown

One of Downtown’s most high-profile developments will soon stand out even more. The revamped Whex Garage at 210 W 4th Street, which the city spent over 28 million on as part of the Convention District’s revitalization, will soon feature a mural that’s seven stories tall from the Austin-based contemporary artist and acclaimed muralist DAAS. Local [] The post New seven-story mural to adorn parking garage Downtown appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

Illegal Structures Demolished Near Joburg Bridges as City Tackles Infrastructure Decay

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG – In a major enforcement operation to address severe urban decay and safety hazards, illegal structures have been demolished near Joburg bridges along the critical M1 and M2 corridors. The demolitions follow urgent oversight inspections conducted by city transport and roads officials to assess the deteriorating state of the city’s vital infrastructure. Johannesburg []

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 []

Cleanup campaign held in Dubendi residential area at Leyla Aliyeva’s initiative (PHOTO)

Cleanup campaign held in Dubendi residential area at Leyla Aliyeva’s initiative (PHOTO)

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

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

New York City races to secure unstable skyscraper after columns buckle, 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...

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.

Pokok besar tumbang hempap dua rumah, rosakkan sebuah kereta

GEORGE TOWN : Dua buah kediaman serta sebuah kereta jenis Nissan Almera mengalami kerosakan selepas dihempap oleh sebatang pokok besar yang tumbang di Jalan Batu Gantung, Air Itam di sini, kira-kira pukul 8.48 malam tadi. Ketika kejadian, terdapat seorang warga emas berusia 83 tahun yang terperangkap dalam rumahnya. Bagaimanapun, lelaki itu berjaya diselamatkan tanpa mengalami ... Read more The post Pokok besar tumbang hempap dua rumah, rosakkan sebuah kereta appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

South Africa: Chaos in KwaZulu Natal As Immigrants Rush to Pop-Up Repatriation Sites

[GroundUp] A disused government building in Pietermaritzburg has been occupied

Live update: Venezuela declares state of emergency after Powerful back-to-back earthquakes

PHOTO At least two buildings ‘completely collapsed’, says Chacao mayor HERE IS THE LATEST Panic and confusion on the streets of Caracas Photographs taken in the hours since the tremors struck show residents gathered along the streets of Venezuela’s capital, after their homes shook and the power went out. Some hug their siblings and pets, []

Photo of compromised NYC building reveals temporary supports in place as Mamdani says it’s no longer shifting

235 East 42nd Street, a former office building being converted to apartments in Midtown Manhattan, was worked on throughout the night and into this afternoon

‘The story of this building is the story of Belfast’: Work to restore historic Assembly Rooms begins ahead of Fleadh celebrations

The iconic building in the heart of the city was purchased by the council in September 2025 and forms part of wider regeneration efforts

Lebanon building damage in Israeli attacks estimated at $1.38B

- 1,095 buildings were completely destroyed, affecting 17,891 housing units, according to joint report by UNDP, Lebanese National Council for Scientific Research

सूर्यविनायक पूर्ण खोप सुनिश्चितता नगर घोषणा

भक्तपुर। भक्तपुरको सूर्यविनायक नगरपालिकाले शुक्रबार नगरलाई पूर्णखोप सुनिश्चितता तथा दिगोपना नगर घोषणा गरेको छ । नगरपालिकाको कार्यालय कटुञ्जेमा आयोजित घोषणा कार्यक्रममा नगरप्रमुख वासुदेव थापाले औपचारिक रूपमा नगरपालिकालाई पूर्ण खोप सुनिश्चित तथा दिगोपना नगर घोषणा गरेका हुन्। नगरप्रमुख थापाले बालबालिकाको स्वास्थ्य संरक्षण र सुरक्षित भविष्य निर्माणमा नगरपालिका सफल भएको भन्दै नगरपालिका क्षेत्रमा बस्ने पाँच वर्ष मुनीका []

World : New York High-Rise Building Evacuated As Officials Warn Of Collapse

NEW YORK, July 8 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- A high-rise building under construction in New York City was evacuated Tuesday after it was found at risk of collapse, the authorities said, according to Xinhua.

More than 11,000 south Lebanon buildings 'completely destroyed' in latest war: report

More than 11,000 south Lebanon buildings 'completely destroyed' in latest war: report More than 11,000 buildings in south Lebanon have been completely destroyed by Israel according to a new report. The report by the UN estimated building damage at 1.38 billion since Israel began attacks on 2 March.

Wife, kids of Dodgers' Miguel Rojas in Caracas when earthquakes hit Venezuela

'Literally two blocks away from where my family was, two buildings collapsed — the whole building,' Miguel Rojas said.

Largest U.S. Office-To-Resi Conversion Under Threat of Structural Collapse

The largest office-to-residential conversion project in the U.S. is facing a structural emergency. Metro Loft and David Werner‘s conversion at the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown halted abruptly on Tuesday morning after two support columns buckled and five floors caved in at the property at 235 East 42nd Street and 219 East 42nd Street, local []

Israeli satellite imagery reveals catastrophic quake damage in Venezuela where 68,000 still missing

The imagery reveals extensive damage across several areas of the city, including the collapse of high-rise residential buildings in the Playa Grande neighborhood.

HYXI Strengthens Thailand Presence with New Residential Energy Solutions at ASEW 2026

HYXI (formerly HYXiPOWER), a global smart energy innovator, is showcasing its latest residential, ...

Rescue Operations End in Kyiv After Massive Russian Strike, Death Toll Reaches 31

Rescue operations at a 16-story residential building in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district concluded on Saturday, July 4, following a massive Russian aerial assault. The State Emergency Service cleared heavy debris and recovered human remains, which have been handed over for forensic analysis. A day earlier, operations ended at a nearby nine-story building where 10 bodies were found. The overall casualty count in the capital stands at 31 dead and 102 injured.

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

Residents of collapsed building face long road to vindication

As barricades started going up around the four-story apartment building that collapsed in the downtown Athens district of Petralona on Tuesday, residents of 22 Alkminis Street are dealing with the loss of their homes and their belongings, and the knowledge that any restitution lies at the end of a long and arduous road through the country’s court system.

Gbenga Omotoso: Collapsed Alakija Building Was Marked As Distressed

Omotoso says the Alakija building that collapsed had been marked distressed and shut before occupants returned, leading to tragedy.