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Northwest Bronx tenant organizers describe victory over landlord and organizing model
Summary
Representatives of the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition described forming a tenant association after a 2008 fire, said landlord Steve Finkelstein failed to complete promised repairs after buying the building around 2011, and outlined tactics—door-knocking, monthly meetings and coalition support—that led to a recent victory in taking control of the building.
Representatives of the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition told Bronx Talk they formed a tenant association in 2009 after a 2008 fire and organized for years to address habitability and rent hikes.
A coalition representative said tenant organizing began with neighbors meeting monthly and receiving support from faith-based groups. "We formed the tenant association back in 2009," the representative said, describing door-knocking,…
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