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Mitchell-Lama development
Coverage of Mitchell-Lama development in the Nexus archive.
- Brooklyn tenants sue landlord, state regulators for ‘uninhabitable’ sewage leaks, mold conditions
Brooklyn tenants at Rutland Plaza filed a lawsuit against their landlord, Robyn Lucas-Cora, and state regulators over severe sewage leaks, mold, and uninhabitable conditions. A 2016 state investment of $96 million to improve the development has not addressed ongoing issues, including Legionella bacteria in water and chronic maintenance failures.
- Bronx co-op resident rip Mamdani for over 30% rent spike despite ‘affordable housing’ promises
The Mamdani administration is increasing rent by over 30% at Tracey Towers, a Bronx Mitchell-Lama co-op, angering residents who accuse the mayor of breaking affordable housing promises. The 871-unit development serves middle- and moderate-income families.