Fears Over NYC Skyscraper Collapse as Historic Ex-Pfizer HQ Buckles
Summary
Support columns on the 21st floor of a 37-story building under construction near Grand Central Terminal in New York City started to bend and caused upper floors to sag. This led to a fast evacuation, street closures, and an ongoing investigation to ensure the building's safety.Key Facts
- The incident happened at 235 East 42nd Street, a former Pfizer headquarters being turned into luxury apartments.
- The problem began early Tuesday morning with two support columns bending.
- No one was injured during the evacuation.
- Nearby buildings at 225 and 221 East 43rd Street were also evacuated as a safety measure.
- East 42nd Street was closed between Second and Third avenues to control traffic.
- Fire and police departments, along with building inspectors, responded quickly to the scene.
- The building has active construction permits, and authorities are reviewing the causes.
- Officials are still investigating and will provide updates later.
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