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Manhattan Building At Risk Of Collapse Is ‘Stable,’ Officials Say
Forbes • • general
Key Points:
- A Midtown Manhattan building, formerly housing Pfizer offices and now being converted into apartments, is considered "stable" by city officials after support columns were found buckling on the 21st floor, leading to evacuations and street closures.
- The New York Fire Department responded to reports of falling bricks and structural issues early Tuesday, with officials confirming the problem was localized and not indicative of a total collapse.
- The building, near Grand Central Station, was purchased in 2018 for $363.5 million and is undergoing a conversion into 1,500 apartment units, the largest such project in NYC history, with completion expected by 2027.
- City records reveal complaints and safety violations dating back to spring 2025, including falling debris and worker injuries, resulting in over $32,000 in fines against the general contractor.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani reported no injuries, confirmed all workers were accounted for, and noted the evacuation of about 400 children from a nearby school, while emergency services continue to monitor the situation.
