Midtown Building Evacuated for Structural Issues | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

A 38-story Midtown Manhattan building, once Pfizer’s headquarters and now under renovation for apartments, was urgently evacuated Tuesday morning after workers spotted alarming buckling in support beams on floors 21 through 26. The FDNY confirmed the structural issue, which began around 8 AM, and all occupants were safely evacuated. The mayor was on scene, urging residents to heed first responders and stay clear. Nearby buildings were also evacuated, and surrounding streets shut down as a precaution. The Department of Buildings has dispatched inspectors to investigate the cause, with…