NYC Building Collapse Risk

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks about the unstable building at 235 East 42nd Street and the surrounding buildings that were evacuated, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in New York.

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Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations

Manhattan high-rise is still unstable after columns buckle, forcing evacuations

A under-construction high-rise in Manhattan remains unstable after columns buckled and bricks fell into the street below. Officials said Tuesday that the building, a former Pfizer headquarters being converted to luxury apartments, was still moving. Nearby buildings, including a school with about 400 children, were evacuated. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says engineers are working to stabilize the structure, using drones for monitoring. The Fire Department of New York Chief John Esposito confirmed the building continues to move, making it a dangerous situation. The nearly 37-story tower is part of the city's largest office-to-residential conversion project, with over 1,600 planned units.