On July 7, 2026, evacuations occurred in Midtown Manhattan due to structural issues at a high-rise construction site located at 235 E. 42nd St. A structural column buckled on the 21st floor, prompting concerns about the building's stability. Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that the building remains unstable, with additional movement detected in one of the columns. Construction workers reported cracks and buckling beams, leading to the evacuation of nearby buildings, including a school with approximately 400 students. The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) stated that the building has continued to shift, and streets surrounding the site have been closed to ensure public safety. Structural engineers are monitoring the situation and will implement emergency measures once it is deemed safe. The developer, Metro Loft, has stated they are cooperating with the Department of Buildings to assess the situation. The cause of the instability will be investigated after emergency supports are installed.
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Evacuations in Midtown Manhattan Following Structural Issues at Construction Site
Evacuations were ordered in Midtown Manhattan on July 7, 2026, after structural issues were discovered at a construction site for a high-rise building. A buckled column and additional movement raised safety concerns, leading to the evacuation of nearby buildings, including a school. Authorities are monitoring the situation and will take further action once it is safe.
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Midtown Manhattan buildings evacuated after beams found buckling at high-rise construction site
Evacuations in Midtown Manhattan Following Structural Issues at Construction Site