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New York City is cracking down on the worst landlords with a bold new initiative called “Fix The City,” targeting at least ten chronic offenders who’ve ignored housing violations for years. By uniting city agencies and deploying enforcement, legal action, and financial pressure, the city aims to force repairs—or even hand over buildings to responsible owners. Tenant groups will play a key role in ensuring new owners meet community needs. Commissioner Dina Levy signals zero tolerance, while critics like A&E Real Estate push back—but housing advocates see this as the long-overdue push needed to end neglect and improve safety for thousands of residents.

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