Overview

• Part of the building gave way shortly after 8 a.m. local time on Oct. 1 in Mott Haven, prompting 911 calls and a large emergency response.
• Officials declared a major emergency and deployed FDNY crews with drones and search dogs, and Mayor Eric Adams urged the public to avoid the area.
• Authorities said residential units were not struck, with the damaged section identified as an incinerator shaft.
• Investigators are probing a possible gas leak, including a ventilation duct linked to a boiler as a potential origin, according to an FDNY official.
• Outlets reported conflicting floor counts for the tower, and NYCHA had not issued a statement as search and structural assessments continued.