It happened on Eighth Avenue and 18th Street in Chelsea.
Bricks tumbled from the top floor of a four-story mixed-use building, struck an awning and landed in front of a business.
Police evacuated the building temporarily as a precaution, but no injuries were reported.
The Department of Buildings headed to the scene to investigate.
Scaffolding will be put up until the facade is secured.
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