Velazquez Regarding 83 and 85 Bowery Agreement

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news reports that residents of 83 and 85 Bowery had reached a tentative agreement with their landlord that would allow building repairs to occur without permanently dislocating residents:

“If it holds, this deal has great promise for ensuring these residents will keep their homes, while necessary improvements are made to the buildings.”

On Friday, Velázquez wrote the landlord asking for information on the case and asking that the tenants be protected from eviction. Velázquez’s letter may be downloaded here. The Congresswoman also spoke at a rally this morning in support of the tenants.

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