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Exclusive video shows shocking moment Brooklyn building collapsed
Gothamist • • general
Key Points:
- Anderson Velez's Brooklyn apartment building collapsed, injuring his wife and 9-year-old son, who is in intensive care after skull surgery; his 2-year-old son was rescued with minor scrapes.
- A surveillance video captured the moment the building began collapsing, showing the family narrowly escaping as the wall gave way.
- Velez’s family had recently moved into the apartment after living in a homeless shelter, and he expressed shock and gratitude that his children survived.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani reported that two children were among the eight fatalities and several others were injured in the collapse.
- The Department of Buildings is investigating the cause, focusing on a nearby construction site previously penalized for violations, with plans for safety inspections at related projects.
