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A major Midtown Manhattan office conversion project hit a snag when two steel columns failed during construction, halting work and triggering evacuations—but no one was hurt. The former Pfizer HQ, slated to become a 1,600-unit residential tower, underscores New York’s urgent push to repurpose empty offices into housing. While the setback may delay completion by a few weeks, it highlights the complex, costly challenges of retrofitting aging buildings. Still, city incentives and momentum from top conversion projects—projected to deliver over 11,000 units—keep the trend alive. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s massive Hudson Square expansion and Airbnb’s historic Manhattan office purchase signal a broader shift in real estate priorities.

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