# Steel Missing Caused Pfizer Building Crisis | Real Estate News

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Podcast: [Real Estate News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7843453)
Published: 2026-07-18T02:47:41+00:00
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A terrifying structural failure at the old Pfizer building in Midtown has exposed a catastrophic engineering oversight: critical steel reinforcement meant to stabilize upper floors was never installed, causing columns to buckle and floors to sag. Engineers blame the missing steel plates — specifically on floors 19 to 21 — for the collapse risk that forced a massive evacuation. While the Department of Buildings hasn’t officially confirmed the cause, inspectors are now scrambling across all five boroughs, and a preliminary criminal inquiry has been launched. This near-disaster underscores how vital it is to follow blueprints and maintain rigorous oversight in building conversions — or risk lives. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/68dd3b95676e1cc5

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