Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending, Found At Affordable NYC Housing Complexes

Unsafe conditions and over $1 million dollars in questionable spending at three (3) affordable housing complexes show a need for greater oversight of the Mitchell-Lama program by the  New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), according to an audit released today by  New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found broken fire safety doors, mold, collapsed ceilings and pest infestations among other unsafe conditions at developments in Manhattan, Queens and on Staten Island.

“My constituents deserve safe living conditions, and the findings from State Comptroller DiNapoli’s audit are deeply concerning,” State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton said. “The hazardous conditions reported at the Mitchell-Lama developments highlight that there is an urgent need for action to make sure these residents have safe and well-maintained homes. I want to thank State Comptroller DiNapoli for his diligence in investigating these issues, as it is crucial that we prioritize the health and safety of our communities.”

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