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NYC's 'Worst Landlord' Is The City Itself
The New York City Housing Authority topped Public Advocate Letitia James' final list of the city's worst landlords.

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The New York City Housing Authority topped Public Advocate Letitia James' final list of the city's worst landlords.

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