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Department of Consumer & Worker Protection (DCWP)
Coverage of Department of Consumer & Worker Protection (DCWP) in the Nexus archive.
- City Halts Renovations at Hell’s Kitchen SRO Where Oldtimers Face Eviction
The city halted renovations at a Hell’s Kitchen single-room occupancy (SRO) building where the owner is evicting rent-stabilized tenants to convert it into an unlicensed hotel. Inspectors found code violations, and tenants report unsafe conditions, including blocked bathrooms and a resident’s arrest for breaking a lock to access a shower.