Woman's Remains Found Stuffed in Bag in NYC Basement

Police investigating after grisly discovery in Brooklyn apartment building

Feb. 1, 2026 at 6:55pm

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The remains of a woman were found stuffed inside a black plastic bag in the basement of a Brooklyn apartment building on Sunday morning, according to police and law enforcement sources. Officers responded to a 911 call for an unconscious person at The Borinquen Public Houses in Bushwick and discovered the woman's body in the building's basement.

Why it matters

This disturbing discovery has raised concerns about public safety and security in the Bushwick neighborhood, which has seen an uptick in violent crime in recent years. The investigation is ongoing to determine the woman's identity and the circumstances surrounding her death.

The details

Police said the woman's remains were found stuffed inside a black plastic bag in the basement of the NYCHA apartment building. Crime scene investigators were on the scene collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.

  • The 911 call was received at 9:38 a.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2026.

The players

The Borinquen Public Houses

A New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) apartment building located on the border of the Williamsburg and Bushwick neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

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What’s next

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the woman's cause of death as part of the ongoing investigation.

The takeaway

This tragic discovery has raised urgent questions about public safety and security in the Bushwick community, underscoring the need for increased resources and attention to address violent crime in this area of Brooklyn.