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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 Midtown building under construction had bricks tumble into the street during Tuesday's morning rush hour, forcing buildings to evacuate, officials said.
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New York City high-rise building evacuated over safety, stability concerns
The fire department said the building was sagging between the 21st and 26th floors and two columns have buckled between the 21st and 22nd floors. No injuries have been reported and all construction workers at the building got out safely.
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.
Officials have observed additional movement at the Midtown Manhattan building, the former headquarters for Pfizer, which is being converted into apartments.
