Queens Tenants Sue Landlord Over Unlivable Building Conditions: Mold, Rodents, and Elevator Outages

Building Conditions and Tenant Complaints

• 🏚️ Tenants in a Queens building, La Mesa Verde complex in Jackson Heights, are suing their landlord, A&D Real Estate, over alleged unlivable conditions.
• ⚠️ Issues include a months-long elevator outage that began in March, leaks, mold, vermin, and tripping hazards.
• 🐞 Specific complaints mention lead paint and cockroach infestations.

Landlord's Response and Violations

• 🏢 A&D Real Estate claims they inherited significant problems when they purchased the building in 2016 and have since invested over $13 million in upgrades.
• 📈 They assert that changes have made a night and day difference and that progress is being made on elevator repairs.
• ⚠️ However, the city confirms that 1,200 violations remain open at the complex.

Tenant's Legal Action and Hopes

• ⚖️ Residents are taking legal action, seeking a healthy and livable place to reside, emphasizing the unsuitability of the current conditions for children and adults.
• 🗣️ Tenants hope the lawsuit will pressure the landlord to address the issues effectively.
• 🗓️ A court date is scheduled for Wednesday in Queens.