Residents urge stronger action on safety, security and maintenance at 901 Main Street

A string of residents from 901 Main, 903, 905 and 907 Main Street described persistent safety and maintenance problems at their buildings and urged the city to act. Elizabeth Jones, who spoke for tenants, said that after months of problems—drug activity, assaults, repeated threats and inconsistent private security—temporary measures followed media attention but the improvements were not sustained. "They said, if you don't like living here, move," Jones said, recounting a remark she said was made by property management and framing it as evidence tenants felt abandoned.

Gladys Mateo and other tenants said they have captured hundreds of incidents on doorbell cameras and that security guards either fail to patrol or have potential conflicts that limit their effectiveness; they asked for reliable, full‑time security coverage and stronger enforcement through the city's nuisance property process. City Manager Matt Alexander and Mayor McKenzie said the city is working with owners and management, that the city has raised concerns with property owners and police, and that the council passed nuisance‑property resolutions earlier in the meeting to give staff tools to pursue enforcement where appropriate.

Several residents also reported leaking and debris in the Nelson Avenue garage that damages vehicles and requested DPW follow‑up; staff committed to an on‑site review. Multiple speakers urged the council to consider tenants’ legal remedies and to coordinate with state and county advocates; city staff suggested filing complaints with the police and the Westchester County Board of Health where public‑health issues were alleged. The city said it will continue to follow up with management, security vendors and law enforcement while reviewing nuisance and code enforcement options.