FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2009
Contact: Alex Zablocki
347-885-1200
STATEMENT BY ALEX ZABLOCKI, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC ADVOCATE, REGARDING TODAY'S COURT DECISION ON STATE RENT LAWS:
"Today's court ruling was certainly a win for tenants citywide, especially those in rent controlled apartments. This decision goes far beyond the use of tax credits, rent controls and tenant rights. It shows the great need and struggle by residents in this city for affordable housing. Stuyvesant Town and Cooper Village were built for families and working individuals looking to live in New York City, while paying affordable rents. While the population of these communities have aged over time, the community goal has not: to provide a safe, fairly affordable, clean environment to live and raise a family. As Public Advocate, I will work with the City Planning Commission, the Mayor's office, the City Council and developers to bring more affordable housing to all five boroughs, for the young people like myself and seniors alike. This decision should also bring reforms to the way tax credits are given, who they are given to and for what reasons. The rules are the rules and the buildings in Stuyvesant Town and Cooper Village were purchased fully knowing that many units were rent controlled. Developers shouldn't be able to use loop-holes or other means to force residents out of units they are rightfully entitled to."
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