Dec. 17, 2024 By Adam Daly Tenants of one of Brooklyn’s biggest landlords are set to receive $2.9 million in restitution after an investigation found “repeated and egregious” violations of housing maintenance codes, including issues with lead paint, mold and pest infestations. On Friday, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $6.5 million…
Nov. 18, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell Residents at one Brooklyn apartment building are fired up and fed up, saying they have endured years of neglect and denial of basic necessities from their landlord. Tenants at 22 Hawthorne St. in Prospect Lefferts Gardens spoke out on Sunday against what they called a pattern of neglect…
Jun. 27, 2024 By Adam Daly
A group of 20 immigrant families who faced eviction after being defrauded of millions of dollars by their landlord are now on the path to homeownership after a nonprofit affordable housing developer stepped in to purchase the building.
Jan. 23, 2024 By Jada Camille
Tenants of a Crown Heights apartment who got their building owner ousted from management are fighting to take control of their dwelling, and on Tuesday rallied against the former slumlord’s lack of repairs — and slow action from the city since his removal.
Dec. 22, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
A Brooklyn landlord has been charged after he allegedly set fire to a Cypress Hill rental property he owned with a family of eight tenants inside the building, including six children, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced on Thursday.
Apr. 7, 2023 By Adam Daly
Tenants of a Prospect Lefferts Gardens apartment building have filed a class action lawsuit against a real estate company for allegedly defrauding them by illegally raising rents and abusing the 421-a tax incentive program.
Mar. 21, 2023 By Adam Daly
A family who were unlawfully evicted from their Sunset Park apartment nine years ago are to receive $275,000 after a settlement was reached with their former landlord during a trial in January.