Flatbush YMCA opens doors to families displaced in Brooklyn building collapse

Flatbush YMCA opens doors to families displaced in Brooklyn building collapse Brian Shlonsky has the latest from Flatbush. WABC By Brian Shlonsky Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:02PM Share FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) -- At least eight households have been displaced following the deadly building collapse in Flatbush , as families struggle with the emotional toll of losing their homes and uncertainty about what comes next. Firefighters remained on scene Thursday morning, continuing search, rescue and recovery operations as crews worked through debris left behind by the collapse. Several family members gathered near the scene overnight, searching for answers. Among them were women who said they had been unable to contact two cousins who lived in the neighboring building that suffered major damage when part of its exterior wall was torn away. Officials said resources are available for those affected by the collapse. Anyone unable to reach a loved one believed to have been involved can call 311 for assistance. New York City Emergency Management and the American Red Cross have opened a reception center for displaced residents at the Flatbush YMCA, located at 1401 Flatbush Ave. The center is providing support and assistance for people forced from their homes by the collapse. Witnesses and survivors are also beginning to share firsthand accounts of the disaster. One construction worker recorded a message for his family after escaping the collapse. "There was a big accident at my job. Thank God, I'm okay. This boy came out of there. Thank God, I'm okay," he said to Eyewitness News in Spanish. Workers and residents alike spent the night wondering whether friends, relatives and co-workers had survived. In addition to temporary housing and other assistance available at the Flatbush YMCA, mental health resources are also being offered to those impacted by the tragedy. City officials, including the Buildings commissioner, have been meeting with displaced residents as recovery efforts continue. Brooklyn building collapse: 8 dead, 17 injured in Flatbush 30 minutes ago NYC snow forecast: Not a nor'easter, but snow to the north | Updates from Eyewitness News AccuTrack Radar Live For many families, the process of rebuilding and recovering is only beginning. ---------- * More Brooklyn news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Download our connected TV app Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics NEW YORK CITY FLATBUSH BROOKLYN BUILDING COLLAPSE COLLAPSE RESCUE FDNY Watch Live ON NOW Brooklyn building collapse live updates: 8 dead, 17 hurt 30 minutes ago Coastal storm live updates: Rain and a taste of winter on the way AccuTrack Radar Live 4 people shot in DC's Logan Circle neighborhood, police say 10 minutes ago All missing accounted for after deadly Brooklyn building collapse 11 minutes ago