Brooklyn City Council Member Sandy Nurse emphasized the need to disincentivize illegal lockouts while facilitating quicker entry for lawful tenants, stating, 'There must be a better way to disincentivize illegal lockouts while also making it easier and faster for lawful occupants to regain entry and stem the flow of people to the shelter system.' This highlights the urgency for comprehensive tenant protections amidst prevalent unlawful evictions.
The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is facing scrutiny as a City Council committee, led by Lincoln Restler, investigates its leasing practices amid ongoing investigations involving Mayor Adams.
