The United Senior Center of Sunset Park, a vital community resource for over 51 years, risks closure with a proposed rent hike of over 70%. Local officials, residents, and community activists rallied to oppose the increase, which the landlord, Amy Grabino, deemed necessary. Despite a 5% funding increase from the New York City Department for the Aging, the landlord rejected proposals for negotiations on the lease renewal. With petitions signed by over 500 community members, officials highlight the center’s importance and call for a fair and reasonable rental agreement to keep the center open.
After 51 years of service, the United Senior Center of Sunset Park risks closure due to a proposed rent hike exceeding 70%, threatening crucial community resources.
Local officials, seniors, and activists rallied against the landlord's drastic rent increase, emphasizing the need for reasonable negotiations to preserve the center that supports the senior community.
Collection
[
|
...
]