Manhattan Skyscraper Office-to-Residential Conversion
Sector: Commercial • Location: New York, United States
Source: The Straits Times
A 37-storey skyscraper in Manhattan, formerly Pfizer's head office, is being converted from offices into approximately 1,600 luxury rental apartments. The project involves a major overhaul and is set to be New York City's largest office-to-residential conversion upon completion, scheduled for early 2027. Structural columns buckled during construction due to added floors causing pressure on the bui
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Commercial, Residential
- Location
- New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Straits Times
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Description | A 37-storey skyscraper in Manhattan, formerly Pfizer's head office, is being converted from offices into approximately 1,600 luxury rental apartments. The project involves a major overhaul and is set to be New York City's largest office-to-residential conversion upon completion, scheduled for early 2027. Structural columns buckled during construction due to added floors causing pressure on the building's supports, leading to a major evacuation and emergency response. |
Original sector | Built Sector |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York |
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Source | The Straits Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Commercial, Residential |
Article published date | 2026-07-10 |
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