Brooklyn Building Collapse: Flatbush Address, 2 Dead and 17 Injured — November 12 Update

Information checked November 12, 2026, at 1:48 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00); November 11 at 8:48 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-05:00) in Brooklyn, New York.

A three-story building collapsed in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, killing two people and injuring 17 others, according to the latest FDNY figures reported by WABC. Of the 17 injured, four were in critical condition, 12 were stable and one firefighter sustained minor injuries. Firefighters continued searching the rubble as building inspectors assessed the stability of nearby structures. The casualty count may change as operations continue. WABC’s reporting based on FDNY updates.

The building identified in the latest reporting was 1321 Flatbush Avenue, near Bedford Avenue. It fell into a neighboring excavation site at 2625 Bedford Avenue. Those are two different addresses: the first identifies the structure that collapsed; the second identifies the adjacent construction property. The precise cause of the collapse has not been established. The distinction matters because some early emergency alerts and headlines used the Bedford Avenue address.

Destaques

• The collapse occurred in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on November 11, 2026, shortly after 4 p.m. EST (UTC-05:00).
• The latest reported toll is two deaths and 17 injuries, with four people in critical condition; figures remain subject to change.
• 1321 Flatbush Avenue was the collapsed building, while 2625 Bedford Avenue was the adjoining excavation site.
• Rescue operations and structural inspections continued, and no final determination of the cause had been announced.

Where exactly did the Brooklyn building collapse happen?

The location is along Flatbush Avenue near its intersection with Bedford Avenue in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, one of New York City's five boroughs. For people searching for the incident, the clearest address in subsequent reporting is 1321 Flatbush Avenue. The adjoining construction site is listed as 2625 Bedford Avenue. Rescue teams and news crews approached the area from both streets, which helps explain why initial accounts used different addresses.

The structure had commercial space at street level and residential space above. WABC reported a store on the ground floor and at least one apartment upstairs. The adjacent site was an excavated lot where a one-story building had previously been demolished. Images reviewed by reporters showed bricks, timber and household objects scattered into the pit. A neighboring building remained upright but had a damaged wall that exposed interior rooms, according to the Associated Press account of the rescue.

The address difference should not be interpreted as evidence that two separate buildings fully collapsed. It describes the relationship between the damaged structure and the adjacent work site. Reports described a major collapse involving the three-story building, as well as damage to the neighboring property.

What happened on November 11, 2026?

FDNY received the initial emergency call at approximately 4:01 p.m. New York Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, November 11 (UTC-05:00). That is 9:01 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00) on November 11 in the United Kingdom. Emergency responders found that part of the three-story structure had fallen into the excavation next door, leaving people trapped beneath the debris.

Firefighters and emergency medical teams began a large technical-rescue operation. They searched unstable debris, removed broken materials by hand and with equipment, and used search dogs, drones, lights and cutting tools. These methods can allow crews to locate survivors while reducing the danger of moving unsupported rubble. The scope of the operation was reported by Reuters’ report from the collapse site and the Associated Press.

At about 6:30 p.m. EST on November 11 (11:30 p.m. GMT the same day), rescuers brought a survivor out of the rubble alive and transferred the person to an ambulance. Other survivors were also removed during the evening. A witness said the person rescued may have been his pregnant wife, but that personal identification should not be treated as independently confirmed from the images alone.

As the response continued into the evening in Brooklyn, crews searched for other possible victims. The latest figures checked here came from WABC's report updated at 1:25 a.m. GMT on November 12, equivalent to 8:25 p.m. EST on November 11.

How many people were killed or injured in the Flatbush collapse?

WABC's latest cited FDNY figures give two people killed and 17 injured. The breakdown was four people in critical condition, 12 in stable condition, and a firefighter with minor injuries. That totals 19 people reported as treated or counted, including the two who died. Officials said seven children were among the patients treated, according to the same report.

Earlier stories reported one death and 10 or 12 injuries. Those totals reflected preliminary statements during an active search; they should not be read as competing final counts. At the time of this check, the newer figures supersede those initial snapshots. The identities of the deceased and a complete final accounting of everyone present were not confirmed in the sources reviewed.

Did the construction site cause the Brooklyn building collapse?

That has not been established. The building fell into an open construction excavation, and the work site is an important focus for investigators because of its proximity to the structure. But proximity alone is not proof that excavation activity caused the failure. Authorities had not announced a final engineering finding or established whether the collapse resulted from construction work, existing structural conditions, another issue or some combination of factors.

New York City's Department of Buildings sent inspectors to evaluate the site and nearby properties. A structural inquiry would need to assess the foundation, adjacent excavation and support systems, building conditions, permits, inspection records and the sequence of physical failures before assigning a cause. It would be premature to label a specific contractor, property owner or construction activity responsible without that evidence.

What does the collapse mean for people near Flatbush and Bedford avenues?

Police urged motorists and pedestrians to stay clear of the Flatbush Avenue and Bedford Avenue area because emergency vehicles, street closures and heavy rescue activity could disrupt access. The public should follow current directions from emergency personnel rather than relying on earlier maps or photographs to determine whether a street has reopened.

For residents or business owners in adjacent buildings, the immediate questions are whether the structure is safe, whether entry is permitted and whether temporary accommodation or other assistance is needed. Those decisions depend on inspections and orders issued by the responsible city agencies. Do not enter a barricaded building or return to a restricted property solely because rescue vehicles appear to have left.

For readers in the United Kingdom, the November 11 event occurred five hours later on the clock in GMT than in Brooklyn's EST, but it remained November 11 in both places. Subsequent casualty reports issued after midnight GMT fall on November 12 in the UK while still being November 11 in New York. Keeping the date and time zone attached to each update helps distinguish older emergency reports from later verified casualty figures.

What happens next in the investigation?

The immediate priorities are accounting for everyone affected, treating injured people, stabilizing the surrounding properties and completing the search safely. Once the scene is secure, investigators can compare building plans, construction records, witness accounts and structural evidence. Findings, safety orders and any determination of liability would come later; none should be presumed in advance.

Readers should watch for confirmed updates from the FDNY, the New York City Department of Buildings and New York City Emergency Management. For the most recently checked reported casualty breakdown and location information, see WABC’s reporting based on FDNY updates; for independent on-scene accounts of the rescue and excavation setting, see Reuters’ report from the collapse site and the Associated Press account of the rescue. This article is a location-and-background explainer, not a live emergency alert.

FAQ

What is the address of the Brooklyn building that collapsed?

The collapsed three-story building was reported at 1321 Flatbush Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn. The neighboring construction site is at 2625 Bedford Avenue.

When did the Brooklyn building collapse happen?

FDNY received the emergency call at approximately 4:01 p.m. EST (UTC-05:00) on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, or 9:01 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00) the same day.

Has the cause of the Flatbush building collapse been confirmed?

No. Authorities were investigating the collapse and assessing adjacent structures. The construction site's proximity is confirmed, but a definitive cause had not been established at the time of this update.