East Flatbush tenants rally against landlord neglect, demand safer living conditions
Briefly

Residents of Rutland Plaza report living in hazardous and degrading conditions for three years, including exposure to contaminated water, vermin, and inadequate security. A lone security guard abandoned the post, leaving residents feeling vulnerable. Front doors of the building remain unlocked, forcing tenants to protect themselves. Significant health and safety violations have been documented, with the building under scrutiny by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Residents report that their pleas for help have gone unaddressed by the management company, exacerbating their living conditions.
Residents of Rutland Plaza have faced three years of hazardous living conditions due to neglect from the Amistad Management Corporation, including exposure to contaminated sewage and lack of security.
Patricia Sullivan expressed her frustrations about the safety concerns, highlighting issues like mold and unlocked doors, and noted residents have resorted to acting as 'neighborhood vigilantes'.
Nearly 700 complaints and violations have been reported to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, emphasizing the severe neglect of the Rutland Plaza buildings.
Simone Martin shared that despite the Amistad Management Corporation's claims of addressing issues, residents have seen little to no improvement regarding safety or living conditions.
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