Alleged slumlord Suzuki staying in jail

Sam Suzuki

Bronx landlord Sam Suzuki, who was hauled off to jail June 24 after failing to address hundreds of building violations at his 1585 East 172nd Street property, was denied a request for stay and will remain behind bars at the Manhattan Detention Complex, more commonly known as the Tombs. On June 30, the Bluestone Group, which renovates troubled buildings, bought the debt on the 49-unit property, which is said to have a rotting roof, caved-in floors and a rat infestation. Suzuki, who runs Hunter Property Management, gained control of the Bronx River building last year after Ocelot Capital failed in the wake of the real estate downturn. Repair work has begun, and Suzuki has promised to have his team work 10-hour days to fix the violations. He had asked to be released in order to “crack the whip.” [NYDN]

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