Manhattan Skyscraper Crisis Averted | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

A major structural crisis unfolded in Manhattan as a high-rise under construction—once Pfizer’s HQ and now being converted into luxury apartments—began buckling, triggering a massive evacuation of nearby buildings including a school and diplomatic offices. Officials stabilized the situation by Tuesday night, clearing residents to return as no further movement was detected in the damaged columns. The developer blames added floors for the stress, but experts say the columns likely need full replacement. With temporary shoring in place and repairs underway, the complex, costly fix threatens to…