The E. 43rd St. rear of the former Pfizer HQ. The buckled beams of the building at 235 E. 42nd St. were in the northwest corner of the building, which caused nearby buildings to be vacated and roads closed until July 24. The cause of the near catastrophe remains under investigation. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) East 43rd St. Reopens But Cause of Buckled Building Still Under Review The NY Department of Buildings (DOB) is still investigating the cause of structural issues at an East 42nd St. building,... News 10 Aug 2026 | 03:16
