Deadly NYC Building Collapse Leaves Eight Killed
Andrew Powell · Nov 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Eight people, including two children, have died after a three-story building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York, sending rescue crews scrambling through the wreckage as investigators examine construction work on an adjacent property.
According to Fox News, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed Wednesday that six adults and two children were killed when the building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue collapsed.
Six victims died at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries at nearby hospitals, Mamdani said. Two of the victims were identified as construction workers at the neighboring property at 2625 Bedford Avenue.
Another 18 people were injured, including 14 civilians and four firefighters. Most of those receiving hospital treatment were reported to be in stable condition, although one person remained in critical condition.
More than 250 FDNY firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the disaster. The department received the initial 911 call at 4:01 p.m. Wednesday, and firefighters arrived approximately one minute later, according to Mamdani.
Rescue operations continued as crews worked to determine whether anyone else remained trapped beneath the debris. Officials deployed drones to examine the wreckage from above and vacuum trucks to remove rubble while minimizing additional risks.
The building contained a street-level business with apartments on its upper floors. It collapsed into an adjoining construction site where developers had been preparing to build a new three-story structure.
Records from the city's Department of Buildings show that the neighboring property had previously drawn scrutiny from inspectors. In March, officials issued a stop-work order after finding that developers had demolished an existing structure without providing sufficient protection for nearby properties, including the building that later collapsed.
Inspectors discovered the demolition had continued despite the order, prompting a $10,000 fine against the contractor. The stop-work order was lifted in May after developers addressed the violations.
Following Wednesday's collapse, the DOB ordered construction activity at 2625 Bedford Avenue halted again as investigators began examining what happened.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called the incident "absolutely heartbreaking" and pledged state assistance for rescue and investigative efforts.
"New Yorkers deserve to know how and why this happened," Hochul said.
The cause of the collapse has not been determined. City inspectors and engineers are investigating as emergency crews continue their work at the scene.