Manhattan Building Crisis Averted | Austin News

Manhattan’s iconic 37-story former Pfizer HQ is now a construction site—and it’s in serious trouble. Workers spotted alarming cracks and buckled beams, likely caused by renovation work, prompting an emergency evacuation of the building and nine neighbors. Floors sagged, especially on the 21st, forcing street closures. But by Wednesday, officials declared it stable after nonstop reinforcement efforts. Engineers are still on-site securing the damaged floor before work resumes—proof that even the most ambitious upgrades can come with unexpected structural surprises. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dbf10dcb0f74ee3e