# Excavation Was Taking Place Next to Building in Brooklyn That Collapsed

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/excavation-was-taking-place-next-to-building-in-brooklyn-that-collapsed/
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:29:07+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Times (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/12/nyregion/brooklyn-building-collapse-excavation-work.html
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Excavation was taking place beside the building when it collapsed.
- Eight people were killed in the collapse.
- Officials halted work and launched an investigation.

## Summary

New details confirm that excavation and foundation work was under way next to the Flatbush apartment building when it collapsed, killing eight people. New York City officials have issued a full stop-work order and are investigating the cause, while engineers inspect nearby buildings for stability.

The construction site had an active permit for excavation and foundation work. Plans for a three-storey building had been approved, and developers had also submitted plans for a nine-storey building. In March, officials halted demolition because protections for neighbouring properties were inadequate; the order was lifted in August after the project team addressed the violations.

## Coverage

- [New York Times: Excavation Was Taking Place Next to Building in Brooklyn That Collapsed](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/12/nyregion/brooklyn-building-collapse-excavation-work.html)
- [Daily Mail: Brooklyn building that collapsed and killed 8 was 'in poor condition' and riddled with cracks, inspectors say: Live updates](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16287535/brooklyn-new-york-city-building-collapse-live.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490)

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