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id: 1823c5d0e2
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 19:15 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 19:15 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Excavation eyed as possible cause of Flatbush collapse

The Flatbush building caved into an adjacent lot Wednesday during excavation work. Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a review of about 100 properties linked to five entities.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Zohran Mamdani](/new-york/wiki/zohran-mamdani.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/us-news/negligent-excavation-work-eyed-as-cause-of-devastating-brooklyn-building-collapse-which-killed-eight-preventable/), 2026-11-12 19:15 EST: Excavation work eyed as potential cause of devastating Brooklyn building collapse that killed 8

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