Report documented cracks months before Flatbush collapse; neighboring site had prior violations

Meanwhile, we're learning new information tonight about that building collapse in Brooklyn. The FDNY says their rescue operations have officially completed. And as the recovery begins, many are wondering what went wrong and what comes next. Now, photos of the building from eight months ago show cracks in the north wall of that Flatbush building. Documents from the Department of Buildings listed the wall in poor condition. Now this was before construction at that site began. Now News 12 uncovered records showing problems during the demolition process. Inspectors found crews tearing down the old building without enough overhead protection for the buildings next door. DOB ordered them to stop, but they didn't. And crews were seen digging yesterday before that building collapsed and now the city says a long investigation lies ahead. It's going to be a widespread investigation to figure out how and why this happened. But experts say there are protocols and practices in place to keep this from happening. There are local and international building codes that say that the adjacent properties must be protected from damage during both construction and demolition prior to News 12's Natalie Hernandez will have more on her investigation and what expert engineers say are raising red flags. That's tonight at 9 p.m.