In 2022, Michael Geylik, the owner of 109 East Ninth Street, informed tenants that demolishing their communal kitchen was essential to resolve an old DOB violation. After tearing out the kitchen and other facilities, tenants, who cooperated to help him acquire a certificate of no harassment, have been left questioning when their amenities will be restored. With claims of remodeling for better services, the disparity between promises and tenant experiences has led to a harassment lawsuit against Geylik and his company, highlighting ongoing tenant-landlord conflicts in single-room occupancy buildings.
Michael Geylik, the owner of 109 East Ninth Street, assured tenants that demolishing their communal kitchen was necessary to resolve a decades-old DOB violation.
After removing essential communal facilities, Geylik received a certificate of no harassment, leaving tenants uncertain about the promised kitchen restoration.
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