Several cars were crushed in a Port Morris building facade collapse. Several cars were damaged after bricks from a 120 foot by 10 foot section of the parapet wall facade fell to the ground on Wednesday, March 20 at 3 p.m. at 850 E. 140th Street near Walnut Avenue. No injuries were reported, however approximately five vehicles parked below were crushed by the falling brick. The building’s owner was issued a fine for failing to maintain the building. The NYC Department of Buildings confirmed that the building is structurally secure.
Cars Crushed By Facade Collapse

Police secured the area surrounding the building’s collapsed facade.
Photo by Aracelis Batista