The flames broke out on the 14th floor of the Carver Houses, a NYCHA building, on East 104th Street.
Flames from the two-alarm fire could be seen shooting out of the window of the building.
It quickly spread to the 15th floor before being extinguished.
There was a smoke condition throughout the building.
So far, there are no words on any injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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