Governor Andrew Cuomo appointed the monitor last year after a probe by the state's Tenant Protection Unit found that the hedge fund - backed company had been using intimidation tactics like demanding proof of citizenship from immigrant tenants in order to rapidly empty rent - stabilized buildings in gentrifying neighborhoods. (therealdeal.com)
«While some seek to politically grandstand by promoting rallies and town halls, I am busy protecting immigrant tenants from heartless landlords, and making sure New Yorkers are protected from lead paint chips falling onto the streets and sidewalks from elevated subway tracks.» (dnainfo.com)
Yet in the same interview, she showed lukewarm support for three rent reform bills that could be a lifeline for working class and immigrant tenants if the rezoning happens. (manhattantimesnews.com)