These East Harlem Tenants Staged a Rent Strike—And Won
- Community Voices Heard
- Dec 19, 2025
- 1 min read
Tenants in five East Harlem buildings won half a million dollars in back rent and repairs, in a settlement with their landlord over poor housing conditions. They now hope other tenants across the city can learn from their organizing.
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