Fire officials say the identity and age of the victim was not immediately known.
They say four other people were injured in the blaze that was reported just before 6 a.m. on East 57th Street. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known.
The fire was brought under control at 6:29 a.m.
The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
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