New York
Mar 28, 2025
The Daily Dirt: City takeover fails as tenants stage rent strike
Alternative Enforcement Program has not fixed Flatbush building
Building Violations
New York
Dec 13, 2024
Rent-stabilized landlord settles another case for $6.5M
Morris Lieberman admits wrongs and agrees to fix violations, reimburse tenants
New York
Jan 25, 2023
Menachem Stark’s brother does jail time for neglecting units
Aron Stark sent to Rikers for failing to make court-ordered repairs
New York
Jan 10, 2023
Heat sensor bill inspired by deadly Bronx fire not enough, tenants say
Measure requiring building-temperature monitoring wouldn’t account for humidity, wind chill
New York
Jan 9, 2023
City accuses landlord Fred Ohebshalom of shoddy maintenance
Suit detailing “hazardous conditions” comes amid wider crackdown on allegedly negligent owners
New York
Dec 7, 2022
Citing Bronx fire, Council pushes building violation crackdown
Industry says bill would hurt cash-strapped, over-regulated landlords
Tri-State
May 20, 2022
Rockland County apartments deemed unsafe in enforcement crackdown
Landlord given two weeks to fix violations or tenants must evacuate
New York
Feb 15, 2022
City sues landlord for dozens of fire code violations
Suit alleges Weinreb failed to maintain fire escapes, sprinklers, alarm systems
New York
Jun 3, 2021
After worker dies, Williamsburg condo project paused, GC fined
Penalty was among $800K in fines issued by DOB in April
New York
May 6, 2021
Two landlords hit with big fines for SROs, resi additions
Department of Buildings also strips two architects of filing privileges
New York
Jan 3, 2020
Lawyer argued façade was safe 3 months before fatal accident
New York
Jun 13, 2019
New Yorkers, how safe is your elevator? This map tells you
New York
Mar 8, 2019
New DOB maps shows all building violations, permits issued in past 12 months
The agency received 1,040 complaints related to tenant harassment in the past year
New York
Aug 21, 2017
After a fire injured 12, tenants mull asking judge to strip Bronx landlord of building
There are more than 225 open violations at 851 East 163rd St
New York
Mar 29, 2017
Gracie Mansion’s got a bum elevator
The mayor's Yorkville residence is not up to code
New York
Sep 29, 2016
Scorecard: The best and worst neighborhoods for building violations
A monthly roundup of news and reports on the residential market
New York
Feb 1, 2015
City’s temporary housing is rife with violations
Residents faces lead paint, collapsed ceilings and roach infestations
New York
Feb 6, 2014
City Council takes another whack at tenant relocation fees
New York
Jun 29, 2010
Landlord angles to buy six Suzuki buildings
New York
Jun 29, 2010