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February 15, 2024 | New York Daily News

NYC man charged with falsely claiming ownership of New Yorker Hotel, using loophole to live rent-free for 5 years Click For More

A 48-year-old alleged fraudster has been charged with repeatedly filing false property records claiming ownership of the New Yorker Hotel, in which he lived rent-free for five years using a housing law loophole.

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February 15, 2024 | The Real Deal

Man indicted over New Yorker Hotel takeover claim Click For More

A man claiming to be the owner of the New Yorker Hotel is instead the owner of an indictment, courtesy of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

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February 14, 2024 | Audacy

Man charged after claiming ownership of the New Yorker Hotel in false property records Click For More

A 48-year-old man was indicted for filing false real property records claiming ownership of the New Yorker Hotel between May 2019 and September 2023, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Wednesday.

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February 14, 2024 | ABC7NY

NY Man Charged With Falsely Claiming To Own Iconic Hotel Click For More

"As alleged, Mickey Barreto repeatedly and fraudulently claimed ownership of one of the City's most iconic landmarks, the New Yorker Hotel," said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. "We will not tolerate manipulation of our city's property records by those who seek to scam the system for personal gain."

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February 14, 2024 | Crains

Man indicted over alleged scheme to falsely claim ownership of New Yorker Hotel Click For More

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has accused Barreto of filing false property records that presented himself as the owner of the iconic hotel between May 2019 and September of last year. He has been charged with criminal contempt as well.

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February 14, 2024 | New York Post

Con artist falsely claimed to own famed New Yorker Hotel — and even charged tenants rent, prosecutors claim Click For More

A Manhattan man who claimed he was the owner of the iconic New Yorker Hotel was indicted by Manhattan prosecutors Wednesday — because he never actually owned the building.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office3 days ago
ICYMI: “SNAP and EBT fraud harms New Yorkers in need of assistance and the New Yorkers whose tax dollars fund these essential programs.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an EBT fraud conspiracy:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 days ago
Those who prey on New York’s vibrant immigrant population will be prosecuted. Watch here to learn more about the indictment of a woman for defrauding immigrant New Yorkers by posing as federal agent.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office5 days ago
ICYMI: “The defendants allegedly tracked the timing of benefit funds and drained accounts before the legitimate SNAP recipient could buy food and other necessities, eventually stealing more than $7 million.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this EBT fraud conspiracy: