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Midtown Conversion Hits Structural Snag | Real Estate News
Midtown’s massive Pfizer HQ conversion hit a major snag when structural columns buckled and floors sagged, forcing an evacuation—and exposing flaws in the developer’s “scoop-and-stack” method. Nathan Berman blames a “typical construction mishap,” but engineers are investigating whether critical steel reinforcements were missing. Though the technique isn’t new, this incident is sparking serious questions about the risks of turning old office towers into apartments—and whether the shortcuts taken were worth it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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