Some evacuation orders and street closures remain as work continues on a NYC high-rise that buckled
Summary
A high-rise building in Manhattan partially buckled and had floors sag after its columns weakened during conversion into luxury apartments. Officials evacuated nearby buildings and closed streets while workers stabilized the building to prevent collapse.Key Facts
- The building is located at 235 East 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan.
- It was previously the Pfizer headquarters and is being converted into apartments.
- Some columns buckled and floors sagged on the 21st floor during renovation work.
- Emergency evacuations happened for the building and surrounding areas close to Grand Central and the Chrysler Building.
- Crews worked overnight to stabilize the building and stop further damage.
- Streets near the site remain closed as repairs continue.
- The project aims to create about 1,600 housing units by adding floors to existing towers.
- The developer says the building is stable now and no debris fell during the incident.
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