- Protesters gathered near a compromised 37-story building in New York City that was evacuated Tuesday amid fears it could collapse, leaving nearby residents , workers and tourists in limbo and without their belongings.
- On Wednesday morning, a truck rolled up a few blocks from 235 East 42nd Street with a screen broadcasting messages aimed at the developers of the project, who are in the process of converting the former Pfizer headquarters to luxury residential units.
- One message read “Crime Scene,” while another stated: “1,600 residential units at risk due to cutting corners.” More protesters soon arrived with signs reading, “Shame on MetroLoft,” according to The New York Times .
- Construction crews worked to stabilize the building , which authorities now state is stable, though additional work is anticipated in the coming days. Five buildings in the immediate vicinity remain partially or fully vacated, and public access to the restricted area continues to impact residents, workers, and tourists.
- The project's developer , Nathan Berman, dismissed the event as a “typical construction mishap,” despite records showing the building accumulated seven construction safety violations last year.
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