Opinion: From Rent Strike to Community Ownership, A New Vision for Housing in East Harlem

Community Voices Heard
Jun 4
1 min read

Most renters know the feeling of waking up one morning to find that something has gone horribly wrong in their building. For my neighbors and me, this past February, a retaining wall behind our East Harlem building collapsed. It’s June, and it still hasn’t been fixed. Why? Because we don’t have a landlord, and no one wants to take responsibility.

Here’s the thing: the tenants do. We have a rare opportunity to stop the sale of our building to yet another slumlord and put control in our hands, but the clock is ticking.

2 Comments

Deny

Jul 17

This is a powerful piece about housing justice in East Harlem. The collapsed retaining wall that still hasn't been fixed months later really highlights the failures of absentee landlords. The vision of moving from rent strikes to community ownership is inspiring but also shows how much organization it takes. If you're dealing with sudden home repairs, it's good to know you can reach out to the American Home Shield customer service number for assistance. A reliable home warranty can be a lifesaver when your landlord isn't stepping up.

fayboyle02

Jul 16

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