Flatbush tenants demand action on hazardous housing violations, call for compensation * Brooklyn Paper
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Flatbush tenants demand landlord address hazardous housing issues including lead, mold, collapsed ceilings, no heat, rodents, affecting health and quality of life.
Building owner and management company issued 570 violations since 2004, residents endure no heat, elevator outage for six months, health impacts.
Tenants on rent strike for a year, hold money in savings account to pressure landlord. Walter McQueen, resident for 40+ years, highlights deterioration and health issues.
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