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City’s Worst Landlord Threatens Mass Eviction at Rent Striking Crown Heights Building, Says He Just Wants Them Back At The Negotiations Table

The city's worst landlord warned tenants at one of his distressed properties in Brooklyn that they have 14 days to call off their rent strike and begin paying rent again, or they'll face eviction. The tenants' association at 1616 President St.

The city's worst landlord warned tenants at one of his distressed properties in Brooklyn that they have 14 days to call off their rent strike and begin paying rent again, or they'll face eviction.

The tenants' association at 1616 President St. declared the rent strike seven months ago to protest what they say are deplorable living conditions within the building and a years-long pattern of neglect by owner Jason Korn.

Neighbors, elected officials and housing advocates gathered outside of 1616 President St. Wednesday evening to protest a mass eviction threatened by landlord Jason Korn. Photo by Alex Williamson/Bklyner The city's worst landlord warned tenants at one of his distressed properties in Brooklyn that they have 14 days to call [...]




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