Evictions in New York so far in 2022 have increased more than 400% compared to 2021, after the moratorium will end in January that had been launched by the economic crisis of the pandemic.
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The figures for this rise in evictions are known prior to the rent increase approved this Tuesday June 21which will be between 3.25% on one-year leases and 5% on two-year leases, one of the highest increases since 2013, which will be effective as of October 1.
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Pierina Sánchez, Councilwoman for New York’s 14th Ward, believes that rising rents will bring even more evictions and it will also make a greater number of homeless people unable to pay rent.
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“This is a devastating night for New York City apartment renters. On top of everything, and (of) all the difficulties that we have in our Latino, African-American people, an increase like this only hurts, it’s heartbreaking,” said the councilwoman in an interview with Univision.
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More than 1,500 evictions so far in 2022
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According to official data from the New York City Council, from January 1 to June 17, 1,510 evictions have been carried out in the five boroughs of the city: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.
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This number contrasts with 269 carried out during 2021 when the moratorium was applied.
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Of the total number of evictions, Brooklyn concentrates the majority, con 573followed by Queens with 323, the Bronx with 291, Manhattan with 215 and Staten Island with 108.
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The 77 percent of evictions correspond to departments and the rest to commercial premises.
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Until 2018, the City averaged more than 1,000 evictions per month.
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The evictions of 2022 in figures
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If you are in a situation of eviction, seek help
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● It is illegal for landlords to take action to displace immigrant tenants from their homes.
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● Your landlord cannot retaliate against you for asserting your rights.
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● Tenants, regardless of their immigration status, may form, join, and participate in tenant organizations in order to protect their rights.
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● Owners need to ensure that buildings are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
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Free legal help and other resources
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To find out if you qualify and want to find free legal help through nonprofit legal service providers:
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Call (718) 557-1379 or (212) 962-4795 Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm
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Call 311 and ask for the Tenant Help Line.
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