NYC's 10 Worst Landlords of 2024: A Public Advocate's Report
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has released a list naming the city's worst landlords of 2024. These landlords have accumulated thousands of violations, highlighting a significant problem within the city's housing system. The Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) department issued 24% more violations in 2024 than in 2023.
Barry Singer takes the top spot, with an average of 1,804 open violations in the past year. He manages seven buildings totaling 199 units in Brooklyn and the Bronx, and has issued seven evictions and received 10 Department of Buildings violations.
Here's the Top 10 Worst Landlords:
- Barry Singer
- Alfred Thompson
- Karen Geer
- Melanie Martin
- Claudette Henry
- David Tennenbaum
- Sam Klein
- Robert Kaszovitz
- Yonatan Bahumi
- Joseph Emile
You can find the full list of 100 landlords on this website.
This report underscores the urgent need for improved housing conditions and tenant protection in NYC.
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