Manhattan High-Rise Office-to-Residential Conversion at 235 East 42nd Street
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Source: KRQE
A 1970s-era former Pfizer headquarters building in Manhattan is being converted into luxury apartments with more than 1,600 units, making it the largest office-to-residential conversion in New York City history. The project involves adding more than a dozen stories and redesigning an adjoining tower. Recently, structural issues were detected with buckling columns, prompting evacuations and emergen
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Commercial, Residential
- Location
- New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- KRQE
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A 1970s-era former Pfizer headquarters building in Manhattan is being converted into luxury apartments with more than 1,600 units, making it the largest office-to-residential conversion in New York City history. The project involves adding more than a dozen stories and redesigning an adjoining tower. Recently, structural issues were detected with buckling columns, prompting evacuations and emergency repairs. |
Original sector | Built Sector |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Commercial, Residential |
Article published date | 2026-07-10 |
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