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US news
fromThe Washington Post
18 hours ago

New Yorkers describe horrid apartments at Mamdani's rental rip-off event

New York City held a rental rip-off hearing where tenants reported severe housing violations, prompting the city to strengthen code enforcement and tenant protections against negligent landlords.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams unveils the 2025 Worst Landlord Watchlist amNewYork

A&E Real Estate landlords Margaret Brunn and Donald Hastings have nearly 9,000 open housing-code violations across 60 properties, topping NYC's 2025 Worst Landlord Watchlist.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Manhattan borough prez candidate tied to rodent-infested Maryland complex with over 1,600 violations - while being a tenant advocate

Brad Hoylman-Sigal, a tenants' rights advocate, faces scrutiny due to his family's Maryland housing complex with 1,600 violations.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
9 months ago

'Rogue landlord' brothers slapped with huge 20,000 fine after 15 students crammed into north London house

The brothers acted as if they were above the law and have ultimately paid a heavy price for it.
London politics
NYC politics
fromGothamist
10 months ago

Building code fines disproportionately hit NYC's Black and Hispanic areas, audit finds

Communities of color in NYC face disproportionate fines for building violations due to reliance on anonymous complaints.
Audit reveals systemic inequities in enforcement practices by the Department of Buildings.
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NYC real estate
fromNewsday
10 months ago

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Queens on Easter

The fire in a Queens home resulted in three fatalities and highlighted critical safety violations, including the absence of smoke detectors and blocked exits.
NYC real estate
fromAol
10 months ago

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Jamaica Estates on Easter

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.
NYC real estate
fromNewsday
10 months ago

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Queens on Easter

The fire in a Queens home resulted in three fatalities and highlighted critical safety violations, including the absence of smoke detectors and blocked exits.
NYC real estate
fromAol
10 months ago

3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Jamaica Estates on Easter

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.
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