Partial Building Collapse at Brookland Capital Site on Washington in Prospect Heights

The roof of an under-construction building at 658 Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights collapsed around 9 a.m. this morning. No injuries have been reported.

DOB records confirm the collapse and building evacuation at the already long-vacant structure. The fire department called for the DOB to inspect the site “due to roof collapse of building under permitted alteration.” Above, the site in 2014.

The old brick building at the corner of Washington and Bergen is one of many properties owned by prolific Brooklyn developer Brookland Capital. The developer also owns, and is building on, the adjacent lots at 731, 733, 735 and 737 Bergen Street.

Brookland Capital purchased 658 Washington from the Church of God Victory in September of 2013 for $1,600,000, according to data accessed via Reonomy. The developer focuses on constructing small and medium-sized condo buildings. It has more than 40 projects under way in Brooklyn.

Looks like a partial building collapse NW corner Washington/Bergen in Prospect Heights. Lots of FDNY, NYPD at scene. pic.twitter.com/J4mZxORJTH

— Jeremy B. Merrill (@jeremybmerrill) September 30, 2015

@cmlauriecumbo office informed us the collapse at Washington & Bergen involved roof @ construction site—No injuries. http://t.co/ARZTFi0gAG

— Jesse Hamilton (@SenatorHamilton) September 30, 2015

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