Bronx NYCHA Building Partially Collapses After Suspected Boiler Explosion; Investigation Underway
Bronx NYCHA Building Partially Collapses After Suspected Boiler Explosion; Investigation Underway A 20-story chimney running along the side of a NYCHA building in The Bronx partially collapsed on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, triggering an immediate investigation into a suspected boiler room explosion. The incident, at the Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven, miraculously resulted in no injuries, despite ripping open a corner of the 205 Alexander Ave. structure from top to bottom. Emergency services, including the FDNY and Department of Buildings…