Key facts
- A Manhattan high-rise building at 235 East 42nd Street was evacuated.
- The evacuation followed reports of falling bricks.
- Structural issues including buckled support columns and sagging floors were found.
- Seven adjacent buildings were also cleared as a precaution.
- No injuries were reported.
A high-rise building in Manhattan, previously serving as Pfizer's global headquarters, was evacuated on Tuesday morning due to falling bricks and significant structural concerns. The building, located at 235 East 42nd Street, prompted a large emergency response from the New York City Fire Department. Upon arrival, responders identified "buckled" support columns on the 21st and 22nd floors, as well as "sagging" floors between the 21st and 26th floors. The initial call regarding falling bricks was received just before 8 a.m. ET. As a precautionary measure, seven surrounding buildings were also evacuated. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.