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Landlords Face Rent Stabilization Lawsuit
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- Jun 16, 2026
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Summary
New York’s Attorney General is suing two landlords, John Anderson and Claudette Henry, for failing to register rent-stabilized apartments in their buildings — potentially leaving tenants overcharged and facing illegal evictions. The AG’s office is enforcing a new program targeting “de facto” rent stabilization, where buildings that expanded beyond initial unit limits now qualify for rent control but weren’t properly registered. Anderson’s Crown Heights building, deemed rent-stabilized in 2016, has over 100 open violations and tenants say he retaliated by cutting utilities. Henry, already flagged as a worst landlord with 1,700 violations, also ignored repeated demands. The AG seeks civil penalties and court orders to ensure proper registration and refunds with interest — a bold move to protect working New Yorkers and enforce housing laws. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c911c0e2b2f6c421