Homeowners should consider the Small Homes Private Loan Program . Finally, HPD's Tax Incentives Programs provide temporary tax relief for owners who build new housing or renovate their property. I see drugs being sold in my building. To secure buildings from drug dealers and vandals, tenants should ask the building manager or area office to report broken locks or intercoms. Tenants in privately-owned buildings should notify their building owners and the police of illegal activity in their building.
Owners have an obligation to alert the police to any illegal activity in their building.
Building owners are prohibited by law from harassing tenants to force them out of their apartments. Examples of harassment include verbal or physical abuse, consistent withholding of services, or persistent physical or mental intimidation. Tenants may want to consult with and secure the services of an attorney before initiating any lawsuit. Assistance is also available at information tables set up in Housing Court. I am an apartment building owner with difficult tenants.