Midtown Skyscraper in Crisis | Phoenix News

Eight buildings in Midtown Manhattan were evacuated after two critical columns on the 21st floor buckled, triggering ongoing structural movement that’s making the high-rise unstable. The crisis began when bricks started falling, revealing the hidden danger — and now high-tech sensors confirm the building is still shifting. While a full collapse is unlikely thanks to the steel frame, a partial collapse remains a real threat. Over 150 emergency crews are on-site, shutting down a multi-block zone and clearing seven nearby buildings — including offices, hotels, and a school — with no injuries reported. Engineers are racing to stabilize the structure before anyone can re-enter, but the cause is still under investigation — possibly linked to a recent vertical extension. No timeline for when life returns to normal. 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/5ad343e50c26db4e