On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn collapsed. As of this writing, eight New Yorkers have tragically passed, with several more tenants, firefighters, and construction workers injured. The Public Advocate and our team have been on the ground since the collapse, providing comfort and gathering information.
We mourn with the families who have lost loved ones, and pray for the full recovery of our injured neighbors. We can speak for the entire city when we share our deepest gratitude to the first responders who have been working nonstop to rescue residents and provide aid.
As New Yorkers, we get through times of crisis and tragedy together, and many have reached out to our office asking how to help. In that spirit, we’re highlighting ways New Yorkers can receive aid if they have been impacted by the building collapse, and ways for New Yorkers from across the city to pitch in on this long journey of recovery.
How to Get Help
We will continue to add resources as they become available. For assistance from our team, please get in touch with us at 212-669-7250, GetHelp@advocate.nyc.gov, or via our website.
- NYC Emergency Management and the American Red Cross Greater New York Region have opened a reception center for impacted residents at the Flatbush YMCA (1401 Flatbush Avenue). The Bethesda Church of God (1280 Flatbush Avenue) is also providing respite and relief.
- If you are unable to reach someone you believe may have been affected by the collapse, New Yorkers are advised to call 311. For those outside New York City, call 212-639-9675.
- Impacted New Yorkers can visit CAMBA’s 955 Flatbush Avenue, 4th floor location to receive services such as:
- Emergency Assistance
- Case Management and Family Advocacy
- Benefits and Entitlement Navigation
- Housing Stability Support
- Behavioral Health & Wellness Referrals
- School and Educational Support
- World Central Kitchen is providing meals to first responders and impacted families on site.
How to Give Help
New Yorkers will always step up to ensure our neighbors have all they need. Here are a few ways you can help:
- Solidarity with Flatbush Building Collapse Resource Drive:
- Our office is partnering with the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office to collect new toiletries and gift cards. Recommended items include:
- New and sealed toiletries: Body soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, lotion, diapers and diaper cream, and baby wipes
- Gift cards of any value
- Collection is open Mondays - Fridays, from 9 AM - 4 PM at Brooklyn Borough Hall at 209 Joralemon Street (enter through Adams Street), Brooklyn, NY 11201.
- This effort is in partnership with the offices of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, Council Member Farah N. Louis, and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
- Our office is partnering with the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office to collect new toiletries and gift cards. Recommended items include:
- Financial donations can be made through the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City. Select “Emergency Relief Fund” from the dropdown menu.
- Neighbors in need of assistance, or community members looking to donate small gift cards and packaged toiletries can contact Assemblymember Bichotte Hermelyn's district office directly at 718-940-0428.
- Flatbush Building Collapse Relief Fund: The Flatbush Development Corporation (FDC) and the Flatbush Tenant Coalition (FTC) are meeting with impacted families to assess their immediate needs. Financial donations can be made to the FDC/FTC relief fund to support this work.
- Flatbush Strong Community Donation Drive: The Flatbush YMCA (1401 Flatbush Avenue) is collecting relief items Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM and Saturday - Sunday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. They welcome gift cards ($25, $50, and $100) and supplies such as:
- Essential medicine and first aid
- toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Soap and deodorant
- Diapers and formula
- Toiletries and hygiene kits
- Body and baby wipes
- Emergency Clothing Drive: The Bridge Multicultural & Advocacy Project is inviting community members to bring clothing to 1894 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Collection hours are Monday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 17, from 11 AM - 4 PM. For additional information, call Mark Appel at 917-804-3942.
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