"The morning rush was well underway at the 2101 Ralph Ave. eatery when the ceiling came down just before 9:30 a.m., per the FDNY. Though the severity of the collapse was not immediately clear, patrons and employees who were inside the restaurant at the time were able to exit on their own volition. The extent of the damage inside was not immediately clear."
"Paramedics treated nine people — most of whom seemed to be customers — for minor injuries on the scene. Five were transported to local hospitals for further treatment, and the other four refused additional medical attention. The Department of Buildings is on the scene, an agency spokesperson said, and has requested an engineer's report. The pancakery, usually open until midnight, will likely remain closed to customers for the foreseeable future."
"A DOB permit related to signage was posted in the iHop's window, though city records do not show active permits for construction or renovation, and it was unclear if construction was underway at the time of collapse. The restaurant does not have recent violations related to construction or safety issues, but was cited for work without a permit in 2017."
A ceiling collapsed at the iHop located at 2101 Ralph Ave. just before 9:30 a.m., injuring nine people during the morning rush. Patrons and employees inside were able to exit on their own. Paramedics treated nine people for minor injuries; five were transported to hospitals while four refused further care. The Department of Buildings is on scene and has requested an engineer's report. The restaurant will likely remain closed to customers for the foreseeable future. A DOB signage permit was posted but records show no active construction permits; the location was cited in 2017 for work without a permit. The incident is under investigation.
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