search

The Real Deal Logo

Trending

Lawmakers reach sweeping housing deal with “good cause eviction,” new 421aLawmakers reach sweeping housing deal with “good cause eviction,” new 421aVornado, Rudin reveal plan for larger 350 Park Avenue projectVornado, Rudin reveal plan for larger 350 Park Avenue project$1.8B in Parkmerced debt heads to special servicing$1.8B in Parkmerced debt heads to special servicingDavid Werner strikes $115M deal to snap up 100 Wall Street at big discountDavid Werner strikes $115M deal to snap up 100 Wall Street at big discount
New York

Tenants at LeFrak-owned building mull suits over repairs, heat

100 Gateway Plaza and Richard LeFrak
100 Gateway Plaza and Richard LeFrak

Tenants of Gateway Plaza in Battery Park City are weighing the possibilities of a lawsuit or rent strike over the lack of repairs, including several broken heating units and windows. The six-building rental complex is owned by the LeFrak Organization.

Sign Up for the undefined Newsletter

LeFrak vowed to make heating repairs in the building, located at 345-395 South End Avenue, by last month. But the landlord has yet to install new windows and make insulation repairs for most of the total 3,500 units. Glenn Plaskin, president of the Gateway tenants’ association, said he is in talks to file a lawsuit against the landlord for allegedly violating a city Rent Guidelines Board rule that requires a “livable, safe and sanitary apartment,” be maintained for tenants.

Tenants at the complex filed a lawsuit in 2012 over a ban on certain dog breeds and a pet-ownership fee. Later that year, the Gateway removed almost every restriction on dogs at the complex. [Curbed] — Mark Maurer

Tags
Battery Park CityLefrak Organization