Man accused of stealing woman’s identity to rent luxury Midtown apartment
Manhattan prosecutors have accused a man of stealing a woman’s identity to apply for a luxury apartment in Murray Hill, then subletting the place and pocketing the rent.
Monthly Archives: November 2025
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Using Stolen Identity To Get Luxury Apartment, Sublet It Under False Pretenses
“As alleged, Anthony Pittman stole a woman’s identity to apply for and place a deposit on a Manhattan apartment building before turning around and renting it to a subletter under false pretenses. That subletter was then forced to vacate the apartment once the alleged fraud was discovered, while PITTMAN walked away with the supposed rent payments,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The investigation is ongoing. Please call us at 212-335-3300 if you may be a victim.”
Drunk Driver Found Guilty On Murder Charges In July 4th NYC Crash: DA
A drunk driver who ran a stop sign and drove into a Manhattan park on the 4th of July last year, killing four people, was found guilty on four counts of second-degree murder on Monday.
East Harlem gunmen sentenced to decades in prison for fatal 2023 shooting
Two Bronx men who coordinated a deadly East Harlem shooting that killed a father of two have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following guilty pleas.
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences Of Duo In Fatal East Harlem Shooting
“Mr. Reeves was a loving father whose life was taken in a sudden and horrific act of gun violence,” said District Attorney Bragg. “The defendants coordinated this brazen attack and shot Mr. Reeves without any regard for his life. Combatting gun violence remains my top priority, including by holding offenders accountable. Thanks to our hardworking prosecutors, the defendants will serve significant prison terms. My heart goes out to Mr. Reeves’ family and loved ones, who are still recovering from this tragedy.”