Bronx resident Gulhayo Yuldosheva frequently fears that mold growing in her apartment could be making her children ill. Marina Quiroz, who lives below her, constantly battles rat problems and water leaks that property managers refuse to repair. Meanwhile, wheelchair user Tommy Rodriguez was forced to “slide down the steps, like a kid” when his building’s elevator remained broken for months.
These struggling residents recently participated in a “rental ripoff” hearing organized by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The tenants remain optimistic that the mayor’s pledge to target “bad landlords” will lead to meaningful improvements, though they recognize the significant obstacles that lie ahead.
A significant obstacle facing many frustrated renters throughout New York City is their inability to identify who actually owns their apartment buildings.
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