Roof Collapse At Bloomfield Apartment Building Leaves Residents Without Homes

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A roof partially collapsed at a 27-unit apartment building in Bloomfield on Friday morning. The entire building has been evacuated and is uninhabitable, township officials said.

According to a statement from the township, the incident took place at 27 Park Place.

The collapse occurred at the northeast corner of the roof due to water damage, affecting one apartment directly. Significant water leakage spread throughout multiple units, prompting evacuation of the entire building – which has been deemed “uninhabitable” by the Bloomfield Building Department.

A tenant reported back pain while evacuating and was transported to Mountainside Hospital for evaluation. No other injuries have been reported, authorities said.

The township’s Office of Emergency Management is coordinating response efforts, with Bloomfield Human Services and the American Red Cross providing support for residents, including temporary housing, clothing and assistance for residents with special needs.

A temporary shelter has been established at the Bloomfield Civic Center. Meanwhile, other temporary housing accommodations for the impacted residents are being coordinated by the Red Cross and Bloomfield Human Services, with support from Bloomfield College of Montclair State University.

“My heart goes out to every resident impacted by this incident,” Bloomfield Mayor Jenny Mundell said.

Mundell said the township has directed all available resources to the scene.

“Our priority is keeping everyone safe and ensuring the community has the resources it needs while repairs are completed,” the mayor said.

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