A Manhattan high-rise under construction was evacuated Tuesday morning after two columns buckled, causing floors to sag between the 21st and 26th levels. The building, located at 235 East 42nd Street, is being converted from an office tower into luxury apartments. Officials reported no injuries but warned the structure remains unstable.
Key Takeaways
A Manhattan high-rise under construction was evacuated after two columns buckled, causing floors to sag between the 21st and 26th levels. The building, once Pfizer's headquarters, is being converted into luxury apartments. No injuries were reported, but officials warn it remains unstable.
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Status | Broad Agreement | Building remains unstable, floors sagging between 21st-26th levels. | |
| Location | Broad Agreement | 235 East 42nd Street near Grand Central Terminal and UN headquarters. | |
| Evacuations | Broad Agreement | Nearby buildings, including a school with 400 children, evacuated. | |
| Injuries | Broad Agreement | No injuries reported. |
Building Status
Broad AgreementBuilding remains unstable, floors sagging between 21st-26th levels.
Location
Broad Agreement235 East 42nd Street near Grand Central Terminal and UN headquarters.
Evacuations
Broad AgreementNearby buildings, including a school with 400 children, evacuated.
Injuries
Broad AgreementNo injuries reported.
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The Fire Department of New York received reports of falling bricks around 8 a.m.. The building, once Pfizer's headquarters, is near Grand Central Terminal and the United Nations headquarters. Nearby buildings, including a school with about 400 children, were evacuated as a precaution.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that engineers are working to shore up the damaged floors using drones to monitor the building's condition. Fire Department Chief John Esposito confirmed the building continues to move, posing a serious risk. Streets around the site remain closed to both pedestrians and vehicles.
The conversion project is billed as the largest in New York City's history, involving adding more than a dozen stories atop the original tower. The city's building department has inspectors on-site, prioritizing safety for residents and workers in the area.
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