Authorities evacuate a high-rise in Midtown Manhattan after officials warn the building may be at risk of collapse. Multiple reports say the building, located near Grand Central Terminal and previously used as offices for Pfizer, is undergoing conversion to residences. During an inspection, officials identify signs of structural distress, including buckling support columns and sagging upper floors. Other accounts describe workers noticing cracks and buckling columns, prompting concern about the building’s stability.

Several sources also report that debris and falling materials are involved in the incident. Fox News and the Business Insider report that bricks fall from the upper levels, with one account noting a call received around 8 a.m. about falling bricks on East 42nd Street.

In response to the safety concerns, the building is evacuated on Tuesday morning. Officials continue to assess the structure as the situation develops, with the reports focusing on early findings of deformation and the potential danger posed to occupants and nearby pedestrians.