NYC Slumlords Face Record $31 Million Penalty for Housing Violations
New York City officials have imposed a $31 million penalty on two landlords for severe housing violations at Robert Fulton Terrace and Fordham Towers. The landlords, Karan Singh and Rajmattie Persaud, have been accused of neglecting tenant complaints about vermin infestations, elevator outages, and lack of heat and hot water. This penalty is the largest ever levied by the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The lawsuit, initiated in 2024, represents a significant victory for tenant advocacy under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who emphasized the need for safe and dignified housing for all New Yorkers. 
