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Flies, rats and bathrooms without soap — or sinks.

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Flies, rats and bathrooms without soap — or sinks.

Tenants of three West Village building have the unfortunate reality of living in a property owned by two of the "worst landlords" in NYC.
St. Bartholomew’s preschool program will end in May 2024, the church announced Thursday.
A landlord who has topped the city's "Worst Landlord" watchlist has held on to his position — and his two UES buildings — for another year.
Police are searching for a group of men who they say are behind at least nine robberies, some of which involved violence.
A pair of crooks fired a gun at a man during an afternoon robbery on Wednesday, police said.
The city’s zoning code overhaul could allow the Blood Center to build a massive tower on East 67th Street — without a drop of blood inside.
The latest entrant to the growing Upper East Side sandwich corridor is bringing their delights from East Eighth Street to East 81st Street.
The much-anticipated project is confirmed to be ready for walks, stolls, sits and bike rides on a beautiful mid-week December day.
Naftali Group recently secured a major $236 million construction loan for their 500-foot-tall development on East 77th Street.
A man followed a woman and grabbed her from behind early Saturday morning, police said.
The crook pointed his gun at the victim and told him "you know what time it is" before the morning robbery, officials said.
A new Italian restaurant and a Mexico City inspired bar are coming to the neighborhood.
The $500 million project aims to turn the 119-year-old building — home of the New Years Eve Ball drop — into a 21st century visitor center.
The former rep — accused of many instances of fraud — apparently makes so much from video site Cameo that he paid for a GOP afterparty.
A man suffered a head injury after an assault on First Avenue Saturday night, according to officials.
Officials said that a man was found dead aboard an uptown 6 train on Saturday.
Shira Meged is still looking for her beloved dog — along with the entire neighborhood and is now offering a reward.
The former "Top Chef" judge opened Park Ave Kitchen — part upscale dining, part grab-and-go kitchen — on Thursday.
Often used as a defense against critics, SantaCon's charitable giving is itself debauched, according to a new report.