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October 1, 2025

D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Rental Scam That Defrauded Multiple Victims Of Thousands Of Dollars Click For More

“Juan Valoy allegedly preyed on New Yorkers who were simply looking for a stable place to live at a time when affordable housing is scarce. The defendant allegedly exploited these circumstances so he could line his own pockets, all while leaving families with children without a home,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We believe there are additional victims of this scheme and encourage them to contact our Immigrant Affairs Unit at 212-335-3600. Interpreters are available to assist non-native English speakers and we encourage all to reach out regardless of immigration status.”

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September 30, 2025 | NY1

Chelsea landlord neglected building to oust seniors, DA says Click For More

Photos from inside a Chelsea apartment building show a caved-in roof and water-damaged ceilings that tenants say were left to rot for years.

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September 30, 2025

Manhattan landlord charged for allegedly harassing 2 tenants Click For More

A Manhattan landlord has been charged after allegedly harassing two tenants for years.

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September 30, 2025 | CRAIN’S NEW YORK

Meyer Chetrit indicted by Manhattan D.A. for alleged tenant harassment Click For More

Meyer Chetrit, a major New York landlord who is struggling to hang on to several properties, has been charged by the Manhattan district attorney’s office with failing to adequately maintain two Chelsea apartments in the hopes their residents would leave.

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September 30, 2025 | The Real Deal

Meyer Chetrit indicted on felony tenant harassment charges Click For More

Meyer Chetrit has been indicted on criminal charges in Manhattan.

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September 30, 2025 | Patch

Manhattan Building Owner Accused Of Tenant Harassment Over 5-Year Period: DA Click For More

A Chelsea building owner has been indicted on felony harassment charges after allegedly waging a five-year harassment campaign against two elderly tenants in an attempt to get them to move out, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 week ago
Our Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered around 6,350 artifacts worth nearly $500 million and repatriated nearly 6,000 of them to 38 countries. Congratulations to Unit Chief Matthew Bogdanos for being honored in TIME for his work:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 week ago
NEW: Today we announced the indictment of Remington Yhap for allegedly raping a teenage patient during a therapy session after engaging in a several-months-long course of sexual misconduct. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.

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Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office1 week ago
“My thoughts are with the victim who will be paralyzed for the rest of his life due to this near-fatal shooting.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about the sentencing of Zykil Adamson for shooting a 26-year-old man: