businessJul 7, 2026
Manhattan high-rise evacuated after structural columns buckle during renovation
A 1970s-era Manhattan building undergoing apartment conversion experienced structural failure Tuesday morning when support columns buckled and floors sagged, triggering evacuation of the affected structure and surrounding properties in Midtown. Emergency crews deployed temporary supports to stabilize the 37–38 story building. City officials indicated the situation remained serious despite indications the structure had stopped shifting. One building received clearance for reentry as work continued.
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