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Tenants press Newark officials over mold, elevators and security at New Community senior buildings; council schedules follow‑ups
Summary
Residents of New Community senior properties told the City Council they face persistent mold, broken elevators, pests and security problems. Council members said they will hold spot checks and community meetings with management to press for repairs.
Residents of several New Community senior buildings told the City Council they are living with persistent maintenance problems — including mold in apartments, malfunctioning elevators, pest infestations and security concerns — and asked the city to require faster, more complete repairs and clearer communications from management.
About a dozen residents spoke in a series of public comments focused on New Community properties, naming specific sites (including 140 and 180 South Orange Avenue and 516 Bergen Street) and describing ongoing indoor air and infrastructure issues. Tenants said earlier promises of repairs had not been completed and that some fixes were only cosmetic.
Why it matters: Older apartment buildings can pose health risks if leaks and mold are not remediated; seniors and people with respiratory conditions are especially vulnerable.…
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