Vacant Bronx Building Partially Collapses During Demolition

January 12, 2026 | Nyc, NY

A vacant structure at 60 E. Burnside Ave. in the Bronx partially collapsed Monday afternoon while crews were demolishing it. The incident occurred at 3:03 p.m., with first responders quickly arriving on scene to secure the area and check for any further risks. No injuries were reported from the collapse of the unoccupied building.

Building collapse of a Vacant t Building that is being demolished.

The event underscores persistent safety issues in city demolition efforts, especially for older vacant properties. Officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause.

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