EAST NEW YORK - Four families were safely evacuated after their apartment house was reportedly unsafe due to unstable floors.

The FDNY reponded to an occupied multiple dwelling structure at the intersection of Hegeman Avenue and Georgia Avneue at around 8:15 p.m. this evening for a report of an unstable building.  Upon arrival, the Battalion Chief reported that missing floor joints on the second floor of the building caused the floor to move, raising concerns that the building could collapse.

The FDNY set up a collapse zone around the structure as four families were displaced as the investigation continues.  The New York City Buildings Department was requested to assist with the investigation.