Developing story: This is a developing story. Information below comes from the FDNY, the NYPD, the NYC Department of Buildings and news reports published on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and it may change. Casualty figures and the status of the rescue changed through the evening. We will update this page.

Quick answer: Part of a three-story mixed-use building collapsed in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, shortly after 4 p.m. Eastern. One person was pronounced dead and about ten were injured, at least two critically, according to officials. The cause has not been determined, and the NYC Department of Buildings is investigating.

Neutral news graphic for the Brooklyn building collapse article
A three-story building partially collapsed in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on November 11, 2026.

A three-story building in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood partially collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, leaving people trapped in the rubble and prompting a major rescue operation by the New York City Fire Department. The building stands next to a construction site near the corner of Bedford and Flatbush Avenues. Officials have not said what caused the collapse.

What Happened

  • The call: The FDNY received the first 911 call at 4:01 p.m. about a building collapse with people trapped inside, and launched a major technical rescue operation.
  • The building: A three-story mixed-use building with a store on the ground floor and apartments above. City records list four residential units and five units in total. Video shows one side of the building torn open, exposing rooms inside.
  • The casualties: The NYPD said one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The FDNY reported about ten injured people, including at least two in critical condition. Several of the injured were construction workers, and firefighters worked to establish how many workers had been on the job site.
  • The rescue: Firefighters pulled at least two people from the rubble in the first hour. Later reports said one person was still trapped and in contact with rescuers. Dozens of firefighters dug through debris using drones and flashlights as daylight faded.
  • The response: Department of Buildings inspectors went to the site to assist with recovery operations and to check the structural stability of nearby buildings. The NYPD asked the public to avoid the area around Bedford and Flatbush Avenues.

Note on details: Reports give different street addresses for the collapsed building and the neighboring site (including 2625 Bedford Avenue and 1321 or 1325 Flatbush Avenue), and injury counts changed through the evening. This article describes the location as the corner of Bedford and Flatbush Avenues.

Map of Flatbush, Brooklyn, showing the corner of Bedford and Flatbush Avenues where the building collapsed
The collapse happened near Bedford and Flatbush Avenues in Flatbush.

Brooklyn Building Collapse Timeline

All times are Eastern, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

  • 4:01 p.m.: The FDNY receives the first call and begins a technical rescue operation.
  • About 4:45 p.m.: Firefighters pull at least two people from the rubble. Video shows an injured man being carried out on a stretcher.
  • Late afternoon: One person is pronounced dead at the scene. Several people are taken to Kings County Hospital.
  • Early evening: The FDNY says about ten people were hurt, including two critically, and that one person remains trapped. The Department of Buildings commissioner and investigators head to the site.
  • Evening: Search and rescue continues. Crews use drones and flashlights as night falls.
Timeline of the Brooklyn building collapse rescue on November 11, 2026
Key events on November 11, 2026 (Eastern time).

The Building and the Construction Site Next Door

The collapsed building sits beside an active construction site. City Department of Buildings records show the neighboring project had violations earlier this year, including a violation in April for working during a stop-work order, which is listed as resolved. In May, the department recorded further issues at that project, including a lack of proper overhead protection for neighboring properties and failure to follow the approved construction drawings.

Officials have not said whether the neighboring construction played any role in the collapse. The Department of Buildings is investigating, and nothing in the records establishes a link.

What Caused the Collapse?

The cause has not been determined. The NYC Department of Buildings is investigating, and the rescue operation was still the priority at the time of the latest reports. Until investigators release findings, any claim about what went wrong is speculation, and this article does not make one.

What We Still Don't Know

  • The cause of the collapse
  • The identity of the person who died and of those injured or trapped
  • How many people were in the building and on the construction site
  • The final outcome of the search for the person reported trapped
  • Whether the neighboring construction is connected to the collapse

What the Public Has Been Asked to Do

The NYPD asked people to avoid the area around Bedford and Flatbush Avenues and to expect street closures and traffic delays. For official updates, follow the FDNY and the NYC Department of Buildings.

Update Log

  • November 12, 2026: Article published using reports from Wednesday, November 11. We will add confirmed updates here as officials release them.

FAQ

What happened in the Brooklyn building collapse?

Part of a three-story mixed-use building collapsed in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn shortly after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, trapping people in the rubble.

Where did the Brooklyn building collapse happen?

Near the corner of Bedford and Flatbush Avenues in Flatbush, Brooklyn.

How many people were killed or injured?

According to officials, one person was pronounced dead and about ten were injured, including at least two in critical condition. Figures changed through the evening.

What caused the Brooklyn building collapse?

The cause has not been determined. The NYC Department of Buildings is investigating.

Was the construction site next door involved?

Officials have not said. City records show the neighboring project had earlier violations, but no link to the collapse has been established.

Was anyone still trapped?

Reports from Wednesday evening said one person remained trapped and in contact with rescuers. Check official updates for the latest.

Who is investigating the collapse?

The FDNY led the rescue, and the NYC Department of Buildings is investigating the collapse, with the NYPD at the scene.

Where can I find official updates?

On the FDNY and NYC Department of Buildings websites.