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id: 815cc52698
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 13:22 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 16:54 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Documents show Brooklyn building had cracks before collapse

Documents show the building was rated in poor condition and had cracks months before Wednesday's collapse, which killed eight.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [FOX 5 New York](https://www.fox5ny.com/news/brooklyn-building-had-cracks-showing-months-before-deadly-collapse-records-show), 2026-11-12 13:22 EST: Brooklyn building had cracks showing months before deadly collapse, records show
- [ABC7 New York](https://abc7ny.com/post/brooklyn-building-collapse-cracks-found-facade-months-earlier/20036664/), 2026-11-12 16:54 EST: Cracks found on facade months before Brooklyn building collapse

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