Brooklyn's priciest slum, 147 Starr St., has residents on rent strike due to poor living conditions and owner's building violations.
A Brooklyn apartment building at 147 Starr Street, labeled NYC's priciest slum, has residents paying nearly $4,000 in rent for poor living conditions, including mold and pests. Tenant Hunter Boone formed the Starr St. Union to challenge owner Jacob Sacks, who has numerous building violations. Boone, affected by the unsanitary environment, is on a rent strike, while Sacks seeks to evict him for nonpayment. The situation highlights ongoing housing issues in the area.
October 27, 2024
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