"How buildings are designed impacts people's lives every day. If every day you're living in a space where you can't use your home, that gnaws away at you."
"The Fair Housing Justice Center alleges a group of six developers, all managed by the Rabsky Group, flouted provisions in the Fair Housing Act and New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws."
"Some violations include doors and bathrooms being too narrow for people using wheelchairs and mobility scooters, too-high steps up to balconies, and amenities placed out of reach."
"They could have built to meet the accessibility standards that we've had for 30 years in this country, but they chose not to pay attention."
A federal lawsuit has been filed against a group of developers and architects for failing to comply with disability access laws in three apartment complexes in Brooklyn and Queens. The Fair Housing Justice Center claims that the properties, managed by the Rabsky Group, do not meet the accessibility requirements outlined in the Fair Housing Act and local human rights laws. Specific violations include narrow doors and bathrooms, high steps, and inaccessible amenities, which significantly impact the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Read at www.amny.com
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