The fire broke out in a second-floor apartment on West 72nd Street near Central Park West at about 10:20 a.m.
The name of the building is The Majestic and the fire broke out in a section of the building that's 16 stories high.
A woman was brought out of the building on a stretcher. She's in serious but stable condition.
Flames were shooting out the windows, as seen in this photo taken by Instagram user @hchuaeoan:
FDNY officials said the fire reached a second alarm and is now under control.
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