Johnathan and Susan Berg, tenants of the iconic Hotel Chelsea, are facing court action for obstructing maintenance workers attempting to address a leak in the historic roof. Living in a rent-stabilized penthouse since the 1970s, the Bergs protested against the necessary repairs, claiming they had not been informed about the extent of the work, which would affect their terrace. This confrontation has sparked legal disputes, causing concern among the building's management and other residents about the escalating tensions surrounding maintenance issues.
On Jan. 7, the Bergs placed their bohemian bodies between workers and the leak they were sent to probe on the couple's finished terrace, despite previously agreeing to allow the work, lawyers for the storied hotel argue.
The Bergs allegedly told the workers they were unaware of the appointment for the works, which would have involved tearing up about a four square feet of the terrace patio to probe for water leaking.
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