“Most abusive landlords” named

The Association of Neighborhood and Housing Development, a housing advocacy nonprofit, released a “dirty dozen” list of what it calls the city’s “most abusive landlords.” Landlords made the list for allegedly trying to force rent-stabilized tenants out of their apartments. Adam Mermelstein of TreeTop Development LLC, who owns 188 South 3rd Street in Williamsburg, took top honors. more [AMNY]