New York high-rise building evacuated
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The 37-story building sparked concerns and emergency evacuations, some of which have since been lifted
A Midtown high-rise that suffered structural damage was stable for now, New York City’s buildings commissioner said, but he warned of tense days ahead.
A Midtown Manhattan office building that once had Pfizer offices was at risk of collapsing on Tuesday, prompting an emergency response.
NYC high-rise ‘collapse zone’ leaves guests and locals scrambling for hotel rooms as street closures continue - The high-rise previously housed offices for the pharmaceutical company Pfizer and was be
The developer of a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper evacuated after its support beams began buckling has described the incident as a “freak accident,” as he looked to deny that the building was at risk of collapse.
Officials have observed additional movement at the Midtown Manhattan building, the former headquarters for Pfizer, which is being converted into apartments.
Officials say an under-construction high-rise in Manhattan remains unstable after columns buckled and floors sagged.
NEW YORK, July 7 (Reuters) - A high-rise building under construction in Manhattan remained at risk of collapse on Tuesday after two of its support columns buckled, officials said as engineers worked to stabilize the building.
The 1970s-era building is located in a busy corridor about a block from the landmark Chrysler Building and between Grand Central Terminal and the United Nations headquarters.
