The collapsed building filled the construction pit with bricks and wood.Another building that shared a wall with the collapsed structure remained standing, but its wall was shorn off, exposing the rooms inside, including a bedroom and closets filled with clothing.The city’s Office of Emergency Management advised people to avoid the area, as traffic delays and road closures were expected.A drone hovered over the site as firefighters dug by hand, tossing chunks of rubble aside. Rescuers also used dogs to sniff for survivors.First responders work the scene in Brooklyn. Ryan Murphy / APAs darkness fell, firefighters used flashlights to illuminate the area where they worked. The senior city official said rescue operations were ongoing, with searches still being conducted.Phone and email messages seeking comment were left with the architect, the property owner and the general contractor listed in city records as being associated with the construction project.Multiple teams responded to the scene. An investigation continues. The Department of Buildings said inspectors were at the scene to assist with recovery operations and to conduct structural stability inspections of surrounding buildings.