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4 people injured in ceiling collapse at Brooklyn IHOP

The Department of Buildings says a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage.

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Sep 5, 2025, 1:00 PM

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A ceiling collapse at the IHOP on Ralph Avenue in Flatlands caused minor injuries to four people Friday morning.

The Department of Buildings says a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage.

"As I'm sitting down, I start hearing noises," said Jamie Lee, who witnessed the ordeal. "And when I turn around, the entire ceiling was collapsing. So I was immediately trying to get out. You know, I come to eat here. And I should have been safe while enjoying my meal. And I wasn't ... I could have been potentially hurt worse than what I am now."

The manager of the IHOP says the four customers with minor injuries are expected to be OK.

A sign on the door indicates a vacate order as the situation is investigated.

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