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Bricks fall from East 42nd Street building, prompting road closure and evacuations, FDNY says
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Key Points:
- Bricks fell from the 21st floor of a Midtown East building at 235 East 42nd Street after columns buckled during facade construction, prompting an FDNY response just before 8 a.m. Monday.
- East 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues is closed as officials investigate, and neighboring buildings at 225, 221, and 210 East 43rd Street are being evacuated as a precaution.
- The Department of Buildings is investigating reports of a compromised steel beam; the building is undergoing conversion from offices to residences.
- No injuries have been reported, and a large crowd of construction workers and multiple fire trucks are on the scene.
- This is a developing story, with further updates expected.
