Human Remains Found In Chimney At PS 113 In Glendale, Queens

Human remains were discovered inside a chimney at PS 113 Anthony J. Pranzo in Glendale, Queens, prompting a police response and an investigation, according to published reports.

The discovery was made at the New York City public school building, which is located in the Glendale section of Queens. ABC7 New York and ABC News reported that police were involved after the remains were found inside the chimney.

The New York Daily News and the New York Post reported that a foul odor in the building led to a call for an exterminator, and that the odor was connected to the discovery inside the chimney.

Authorities have not publicly identified the person whose remains were found. Details including the person’s age, sex, and how long the remains had been in the chimney have not been confirmed in the information provided.

It is also not clear from the available reports whether the school was in session at the time of the discovery or whether any students or staff were present in areas near where the remains were found. Officials have not released information on whether the building was evacuated or whether any specific parts of the facility were closed.

The case matters because it involves the discovery of human remains inside a public school facility, raising immediate public safety concerns for students, staff, and nearby residents. Such investigations typically require coordination between police and other agencies to secure the scene, document evidence, and determine the identity of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the death.

The presence of remains in a chimney also complicates the response. Investigators generally must treat the area as a potential crime scene while ensuring that building systems and access points are safe for personnel working at the site.

What happens next will depend on the results of the investigation and any medical examination. Police will work to identify the person and determine the cause and manner of death. Investigators will also seek to establish how the remains ended up inside the chimney and whether there are any associated security or access issues at the school.

School officials and city agencies may provide additional information about building operations and any steps taken following the discovery, including cleaning, inspections, or temporary closures, if any were ordered.

For now, the investigation remains focused on confirming the identity of the deceased and determining the circumstances of the death after the remains were found inside the PS 113 Anthony J. Pranzo chimney in Glendale.