What building was destroyed?
an apartment building
Located at what address?
1644 Park Avenue
What did it house on its first floor?
a Latino evangelical church
How many stories did it have all together?
five
Was its adjacent building also damaged?
yes
What type of store was located there?
a piano store
What time of day did the blast occur?
morning
On what day of the week/
Wednesday
What neighborhood were the buildings located in?
East Harlem
Were nearby residents trapped inside of their homes?
yes
Who spoke to CNN about her experience?
Angelica Avila
How far was she from the blast?
down the block
Why couldn't she evacuate?
her door was jammed
Who ultimately freed her?
Her stepmother
What had Aisha Watts done that morning before she returned home?
took her children to school
Was her door also jammed shut?
yes
Who helped her exit?
A neighbor
Will she and other residents be relocated?
yes
Did anyone die in the explosion?
yes