Hundreds of Rent-Regulated Tenants Illegally Forced to Pay for Heat: Cuomo
(DNAINFO) Ben Fractenberg | December 22, 2015 — Landlords at more than two dozen rent-regulated New York City buildings illegally removed central heating systems — forcing tenants to pay for heat and hot water that was supposed to be included in their rent, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced Tuesday.
The removal affected 145 tenants, mainly in Bushwick and Williamsburg, officials said. Other buildings were located in Chinatown and Harlem.
“We are standing up for New Yorkers and holding unscrupulous landlords accountable,” Cuomo said Tuesday. “These landlords are going to restore their central heating systems, and others should be aware that we will not hesitate to crack down on any illegal behavior.”