Residents living in the building say management has not adequately addressed issues related to ceiling collapses, lead paint and rodents running rampant. The landlord, however, says repairs are ongoing.
in Brooklyn Housing Court back in June, asking the court to appoint an administrator to take over management of the building if certain dangerous conditions were allowed to persist for more than five days. In this case, tenants said they have dealt with a wide range of hazards for years.Ayanna Dore said she moved into the building shortly before COVID-19 caused the city to shut down in March 2020.
Evidence of ceiling collapse inside of the Crown Heights property, supplied by the Crown Heights Tenant Union.Evidence of ceiling collapse inside of the Crown Heights property, supplied by the Crown Heights Tenant Union.Dore said the conditions have exacerbated her asthma and made it harder for her to recover from COVID-19 after her recent bout with the virus.
“Most of the complaints are already fixed,” he said, adding, “If you don’t pay, how do you have money to fix?” Tema said that the building was scheduled for an inspection “soon,” with the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The department did not respond to a request for comment Sunday afternoon.
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