old Pfizer building
Coverage of old Pfizer building in the Nexus archive.
- 'Calling me a hero': Quick-thinking union worker saves lives in Midtown Manhattan
Sean Dow, a union worker with Steamfitters Local 638, saved lives in Midtown Manhattan by noticing the old Pfizer building was buckling and alerting workers to evacuate. The incident occurred on the 22nd floor as chaos erupted in the area.
- Construction at Midtown building could be halted for months: Deputy mayor
Construction at the old Pfizer building in Midtown could be halted for months as New York City officials investigate a construction 'failure'. A partial stop-work order has been issued by the Department of Buildings, according to Deputy Mayor Leila Bozorg.
- 'You get what you pay for,' workers of buckled NYC building blast MetroLoft
Construction workers in Midtown Manhattan protested MetroLoft's building days before structural failures occurred, citing poor working conditions. A protest sign read 'You get what you pay for,' criticizing the project's quality.
- MetroLoft says it has 'identified the issue' with the old Pfizer building
MetroLoft, a developer involved in converting the old Pfizer building in Midtown, states it has 'identified the issue' causing support beams to buckle on top floors. The company and the Department of Buildings are working on stabilization efforts as the situation continues.
- Stabilization efforts continue at old Pfizer building
Mayor Zohran Mamdani reported progress in stabilizing the old Pfizer building in Midtown Manhattan after construction workers reported buckled columns on the 21st floor and multiple floors caving in, causing potential danger to the surrounding area.
- Stabilization work underway at old Pfizer building in Manhattan
Stabilization work is underway at the old Pfizer building in Manhattan after a buckling high-rise caused street closures and evacuations, with city leaders expressing confidence in the ongoing efforts. The Department of Buildings provided an update.
- Who is David Werner and MetroLoft? New owner of old Pfizer building speaks out
The new owner of the old Pfizer building in Midtown, MetroLoft, spoke out after a partial floor cave-in at the site. MetroLoft is converting the building into a residential complex, and a spokesperson thanked emergency workers for their efforts.
- Union lashes out against Midtown building developers: ‘Could have been hurt or killed’
The steamfitter union criticized Midtown building developers for prioritizing profit over safety, citing a collapse of the old Pfizer building's top floors. Union workers averted potential harm by recognizing a dangerous situation and following safety protocols.
- Street closures, transit changes after old Pfizer building caves in
The partial collapse of the old Pfizer building in Midtown Manhattan caused multiple street closures and transit adjustments. The NYPD and MTA reported the closures, and the FDNY was notified around 8 a.m. The incident occurred at 235 East 42nd Street.