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Metro Loft, David Werner to Rebuild Collapsed Portion of Former Pfizer HQ

Commercial Observer

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July 9, 2026

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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 []

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NDTV

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· 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.

Hindustan Times

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· 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.

The Independent

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· 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

Commercial Observer

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· Jul 8, 2026

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. []

Fark

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· Jul 7, 2026

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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Daily Cannon

· Jul 11, 2026

Arsenal target completes transfer to Manchester City

Jeremy Monga has completed his transfer to Manchester City, with Arsenal withdrawing from the race over Leicester City’s valuation of the young winger.Photo via ManCity.comManchester City have annou...

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Related coverage for "Metro Loft, David Werner to Rebuild Collapsed Portion of Former Pfizer HQ": NDTV — Under-Construction Manhattan Skyscraper's Columns Buckle, Hundreds Evacuated. Hindustan Times — Why was Pfizer building NYC evacuated? Here's what happened at 235 east 42nd street today. The Independent — FDNY establishes a ‘collapse zone’ as it rushes to save NYC high-rise after evacuations. Commercial Observer — Pfizer Building Collapse Stabilized as Metro Loft, David Werner Assess Damage. Fark — 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]. Daily Cannon — Arsenal target completes transfer to Manchester City