City Takes Over Bronx Building After Years of Landlord Neglect
For years, people living in the building at 2201-2205 Davidson Avenue in the Bronx have had to deal with broken elevators, leaking pipes, mold, rats, and even roaches. Some had to spend their own money to fix serious problems like holes in the walls or missing hot water. The building had more than 600 open…
Impact of DOGE’s Lease Terminations on Buffalo’s Largest Office Building
The Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) has implemented substantial budget cuts affecting federal operations across various regions, including Buffalo, New York. These cuts have led to the closure of several government offices within the city, notably two significant offices housed in Buffalo’s most esteemed office building, 130 S. Elmwood Avenue. The reductions reflect broader federal…
Unpaid Rent Leads to Deadly Confrontation in the Bronx (VIDEO)
Father dies for unpaid rent. In a tragic event that unfolded in the Bronx, a landlord was arrested after being accused of fatally assaulting one of his tenants. The incident, which occurred over a dispute regarding unpaid rent, happened in the tenant’s residence close to the Throgs Neck Expressway. Around 6 p.m. on a Saturday,…
Good Cause Eviction Laws Could Protect Brooklyn Tenants from Displacement
In Brooklyn’s Columbia Street Waterfront District, dozens of low-income tenants are fighting to keep their apartments affordable as looming changes threaten to raise rents beyond their reach. For many, the stakes couldn’t be higher—they risk losing homes they’ve lived in for decades. The Situation at 63 Tiffany Place The building at 63 Tiffany Place has…
Fake Auction Leads to Jail Time: Brooklyn Woman Stole $1 Million
A 69-year-old woman named Regine Norman, also known as Regine Ellis, was sentenced to up to seven years in prison for her role in a fraudulent real estate auction scheme. This scam, which lasted several years, led her to steal nearly $1 million from nine victims. The sentencing, which occurred in the Brooklyn Supreme Court…
Uber vs. Lyft: The Battle Over Driver Lockouts and Pay in New York
Uber Technologies Inc. has started to prevent some of its drivers in New York City from using its app during times when there are not many people needing rides. This action is in response to a rule in New York that has been in place for six years, which says companies like Uber and Lyft…