Two-and-a-half years after work for a new luxury high-rise tower at 16 Fifth Avenue damaged the landmarked 10 Fifth Avenue, displacing its tenants (including many elderly residents in rent-regulated apartments), the building has finally been repaired and reopened. But over our vociferous objections and those of thousands of New Yorkers, the City allowed construction to continue with virtually no penalty to the developer for the damage resulting from the work. Now the owner of 10 Fifth Avenue is suing the developer of 16 Fifth Avenue — read more about this development and the unseemly story behind it HERE.  

Both the Adams administration and the de Blasio administration before it frequently turned a blind eye to developer malfeasance, encouraging bad behavior and allowing historic buildings and people’s homes to be damaged in the process. This includes 14 Gay Street, 642 East 14th Street, and 44-54 Ninth Avenue/351-55 West 14th Street, among other locations.

It’s crucial that our next Mayor changes course and holds developers accountable for dangerous or illegal work, preserving both our landmarks and our housing. 

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