#housing-violations

#housing-violations

A fire in an overcrowded Queens home led to three fatalities and one critical injury, highlighting fire safety violations.

The absence of smoke detectors and blocked exits exacerbated the tragedy.

Landlords fined for overcrowding and safety breaches after a fire killed a resident, revealing severe legal violations.

The fire in a Queens home resulted in three fatalities and highlighted critical safety violations, including the absence of smoke detectors and blocked exits.

Tenants at 2500 Bedford Ave. in Brooklyn threaten a rent strike against their landlord due to ongoing hazardous living conditions.

Tenants on 23rd St. are protesting against their landlord's negligence regarding heat and water, amid harassment and lease renewal issues.

NYC's worst landlords have multiple violations, including heat and hot water outages, impacting thousands of tenants during freezing temperatures.

NYC's Public Advocate unveiled the 2024 list of worst landlords, citing multiple tenant violations, particularly regarding heating during cold months.

Tenants of Lilmor Management will receive $2.9 million due to severe housing code violations and poor living conditions.

Over 30,000 violations documented, impacting thousands of tenants' health and safety.

Tenants in Brooklyn won $2.9 million in restitution due to extensive housing violations including lead hazards and mold.

Lilmor Management to pay $6.5 million for significant housing violations impacting tenants' health, particularly children with lead poisoning.

Housing code violations in NYC increased 24% in fiscal year 2024, highlighting systemic challenges in addressing urgent repairs and holding landlords accountable.