Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the indictment of ROSALIND HERNANDEZ, 56, a building superintendent, for allegedly stealing over $350,000 between July 26, 2023, and June 2, 2024, from a 100-year-old man who lived in her building and granted her Power of Attorney. HERNANDEZ is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count each of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree and Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. [1] 

“Rosalind Hernandez allegedly stole over $350,000 dollars from a 100-year-old man who entrusted her with his Power of Attorney. The victim relied on Ms. Hernandez for help, yet after she befriended him, she allegedly broke his trust and stole his hard-earned money for her personal greed,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who prey on vulnerable older adults will be held accountable. Please contact our Elder Abuse Unit at 212-335-9007 or email EAU@dany.nyc.gov if you are above the age of 60 and may be a victim.” 

According to court documents and statements made on the record, HERNANDEZ was employed as the building super in a Chelsea apartment building. Over time, HERNANDEZ befriended a 100-year-old man who was living in the building on his own. 

As the man became older and frailer, HERNANDEZ suggested that he should give her Power of Attorney, so that she could help him with his affairs. He agreed and gave her access to his bank account and credit cards. 

During the summer of 2023, the man suffered from a fall and was seriously injured. He was not expected to recover, so HERNANDEZ accompanied him on a trip to visit his family. 

HERNANDEZ returned to New York City with the man’s checkbook, bank card, and credit cards. He had tasked HERNANDEZ with selling his apartment and tying up his affairs in exchange for $100,000. 

While the man was still with his family, HERNANDEZ wrote large checks to two people unknown to the victim, totaling over $450,000. HERNANDEZ also used the victim’s debit and credit cards to make numerous personal transactions totaling over $6,000. This included purchasing lingerie and clothing, a haircut, and a subscription to an entrepreneurship training program for herself and her niece. She also funded her own Lyft account with his card and made over $900 worth of trips. 

The theft was detected once the victim – who recovered from his injuries – returned to New York and regained access to his financial accounts. 

Assistant D.A. Raphaelle Monty (Deputy Chief of the Elder Abuse Unit) is handling the prosecution of this case under the supervision of Assistant D.A.s Jeanine Launay (Chief of the Elder Abuse Unit) and Shannon Lucey (Deputy Chief of the Special Victims Division), and Executive Assistant D.A. Justin McNabney (Chief of the Special Victims Division). Sergeant Robin Castillo and Detective Daniel Roth of the DANY Squad, and Alexandra Welch, Elder Abuse Senior Investigative Analyst, are providing valuable assistance in this case. 

 

Defendant Information: 

ROSALIND HERNANDEZ 

Bronx, NY 

Charged:

• Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count
• Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, one count 

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[1] The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.