Overview
- A 6-year-old girl was struck by falling bricks while playing outside and was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
- The debris fell near the block around 56–61 59th Avenue in Maspeth and on-scene video and photos show a small pile of bricks and part of a brick breaking away from the building.
- Police officers secured the area and searched the sidewalk with flashlights as they worked to determine what caused the bricks to fall.
- The New York City Department of Buildings responded the night of the incident, with inspectors photographing the structure and preparing a formal evaluation of its integrity.
- If inspectors find a hazard, the city can issue orders for repairs or sidewalk protection, and nearby residents may face temporary closures or repair work while the investigation continues.