Overview
- A chunk of brick fell from a building near 56-61 59th Ave in Maspeth and struck a 6-year-old girl playing outside, who was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition.
- Police responded to the scene, searched the sidewalk for other hazards with flashlights, and secured the area while first responders transported the child to medical care.
- On-scene video and photos show a small pile of bricks on the sidewalk and what appears to be a piece of masonry that broke away from the building.
- The New York City Department of Buildings dispatched inspectors who photographed the facade and will evaluate the building’s structural integrity as part of an ongoing investigation.
- If inspectors find the structure unsafe, the Department of Buildings can order repairs or other enforcement actions, and neighbors should expect follow-up notices or work to address any hazards.