The Sopranos actress posted images to Instagram as she lamented the loss of her apartment on Second Avenue in the West Coast on Thursday . High-profile friends who had previously lived in the building with her , including designer Charlotte Ronson , also sent her their condolences . Musician Donald Cumming , formerly of The Virgins , was seen in tears at the scene after his home was destroyed . Band Public Access TV also have an apartment and rehearsal space in one of the buildings but are currently on tour on the East Village . Among other long-time residents , couple Matt and Nora Brooks lost their home and all their belongings and friends are now raising funds for them . A gas-related explosion inside one of the buildings on Thursday afternoon sparked a fire that flattened three buildings on the block .
The Sopranos actress posted images to Instagram as she lamented the loss of her apartment on Second Avenue in the East Village on Thursday . High-profile friends who had previously lived in the building with her , including designer Charlotte Ronson , also sent her their condolences . Musician Donald Cumming , formerly of The Virgins , was seen in tears at the scene after his home was destroyed . Band Public Access TV also have an apartment and rehearsal space in one of the buildings but are currently on tour on the West Coast . Among other long-time residents , couple Matt and Nora Brooks lost their home and all their belongings and friends are now raising funds for them . A gas-related explosion inside one of the buildings on Thursday afternoon sparked a fire that flattened three buildings on the block .