One Dead and 12 Injured in Brooklyn Building Collapse

A partial building collapse in Flatbush, Brooklyn, has left at least one person dead and at least 12 others injured, according to ABC7 New York.

The incident occurred just after 4 p.m. when a three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. collapsed into an open construction site located at 2625 Bedford Ave., officials reported.

Emergency responders arrived to find a chaotic scene where a portion of the corner building at 1323 Flatbush Ave. had been sheared away, leaving apartments inside completely exposed. While that structure remains standing, the impact of the collapse has created a high-stakes rescue operation for the FDNY.

At least 12 people were injured in the collapse, with six of those victims reported to be in critical condition. Firefighters worked through the evening to locate survivors, including one victim pulled from the rubble just after 6:30 p.m.

Brooklyn building collapse; 1 dead and several injured, NYPD says — FOX 5 New York

Search and recovery operations continue as crews attempt to reach anyone still trapped beneath the debris. One report indicated that a pregnant woman may have been pulled from the rubble following the partial collapse.

Department of Building inspectors are currently on-site to assist with recovery efforts and to conduct essential structural stability inspections of the surrounding buildings to prevent further incidents. The NYPD has requested that the public avoid the area near Bedford Avenue and Flatbush Avenue due to ongoing street closures and expected traffic delays.

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For those displaced by the destruction, New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) has established a reception center. Residents impacted by the collapse can find assistance at the Flatbush YMCA, located at 1401 Flatbush Ave., in coordination with the Red Cross.

The collapse has brought renewed attention to the maintenance of the structure involved. According to ABC7 New York, the building at the center of the collapse had a resolved violation dating back to April.

At least 1 person dead, 4 injured after a building collapse in Brooklyn

The scale of the collapse—where a residential structure falls into an adjacent active construction site—highlights the complex risks inherent in high-density urban development. When construction sites and existing residential buildings share immediate borders, the stability of the older structures becomes a primary concern for city inspectors.

Category	Reported Figure
Total Injuries	12
Critical Injuries	6

As of the latest updates, the FDNY and NYPD continue to manage the scene as the structural integrity of the remaining portions of the buildings is assessed.