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Under-Construction Manhattan Skyscraper's Columns Buckle, Hundreds Evacuated

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July 7, 2026

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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.

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ArcaMax

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· Jul 8, 2026

NYC high-rise threatening to collapse stabilized, but what's next for structure unclear

NEW YORK — The sagging upper floors of a Midtown Manhattan building under construction that threatened to collapse and caused a massive evacuation of the area have been stabilized with galvanized steel beams and emergency jacks, city officials ...

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

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/

KTLA 5

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· Jul 8, 2026

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

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

Midtown Manhattan skyscraper evacuated after structural damage raises collapse fears

Midtown Manhattan skyscraper evacuated after structural damage raises collapse fears

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 8, 2026

Unstable skyscraper sparks major Manhattan evacuation

Unstable skyscraper sparks major Manhattan evacuation

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

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...

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Related coverage for "Under-Construction Manhattan Skyscraper's Columns Buckle, Hundreds Evacuated": ArcaMax — NYC high-rise threatening to collapse stabilized, but what's next for structure unclear. Reuters — LIVE: Scene after columns in NYC high-rise buckle. KTLA 5 — Midtown Manhattan skyscraper stabilized after collapse scare. Sweden Herald — Midtown Manhattan skyscraper evacuated after structural damage raises collapse fears. Borneo Bulletin — Unstable skyscraper sparks major Manhattan evacuation. South China Morning Post — New York City races to secure unstable skyscraper after columns buckle, floors sag