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Originally Posted by moz205
I have been living in a supposed two family house which was made into a three family illegally. I am on the first floor and have placed so many calls to 311 as I have no heat most of the time in the winter, there is a controller on the boiler (illegal), there are no lights at the entrances and when I put a bulb in, the landlady's mother steals it (have that on video), the back steps going into my apt were cracked and crumbling. The attic apt had huge holes in the roof with major leaks and mold which leached into the second floor apt. There was no lock on the front door and no mailboxes. (Saw her rummaging through my mail and throwing in the trash). The mail was just thrown into the hallway. My lease expired and she never gave me a new one.
I have a small deck in the back and she now moved cars from the people she evicted out of the garage, possibly illegally. The two cars are sitting in the yard, unregistered and no license plates. I put so many complaints in to the city. She moved to take me to court. So we went. Of course I got her to fix all the things agreed upon, (although I still don't have a front door key that works) The steps have been cheaply done but they are done. She had roofers in yesterday.
I was diagnosed with MS and lung cancer. My husband passed 3 yrs ago and am trying to raise a 15 yo on my own. I am 53 yo and cannot believe I am in this situation. When we went to court, we agreed I would pay rent as long as everything was fixed. All has been and she hadn't been stealing my lightbulbs and it's summer in NYC so no heat needed. When we went to court, all parties agreed to fix what needed to be and I would continue to pay the rent if work done. I came home to find an eviction notice giving me 10 days to vacate! I cannot just take any apt, especially if stairs.
Called the courts and I had to fax over our agreement. Don't know why they don't have that on file since the index numbers are the same. Waiting to hear now what the next step is. My friend/attny has to file something else to stop the eviction process with the marshals. Another dear friend of mine made plans to get me away to the beach for 10 days and I am hoping this will not mess our plans up.
Wonder where I am going with MS and lung cancer. I had to put up with undergoing post surgery and chemo and no heat.
Thanks for letting me vent. If interested can keep you informed. Sorry so long!  |
Wondering whether you can sue for harassment, or if this limited to regulated units.
Serving an eviction notice after a legal decision was reached certainly qualifies, it is usually the slumlords who do this against stabilized tenants - an old tactic.
Try to get an actual lawyer. Call Met Council on Housing.
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