New York City inspectors spotted safety problems at a construction site near 1321 Flatbush Avenue earlier this year.
In March, the city ordered work to stop because crews weren't using basic protections like netting and sheds.
Still, some work continued in April even after the warning.
Flatbush collapse kills at least 8
On November 11, 2026, the Flatbush building collapsed while workers were digging at a nearby empty lot.
At least eight people lost their lives and 19 were injured.
After initial violations were fixed, work had resumed in May, but this tragedy is a tough reminder of why sticking to safety rules really matters on construction sites.