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“He Won’t Budge!“: New York Tenant Refuses To Move Out, Delaying A $70M Project, Ends Up Getting A $25M Lawsuit In Return
- A 52-year-old Manhattan tenant refuses to move out, delaying a $70 million condo project.
- The Naftali Group bought Eagle Court for $70 million and seeks to redevelop the building.
- Ozsu faces a $25 million lawsuit as the landlord pushes for relocation.
- The dispute centers on eviction tactics and potential compensation for delay.
- The project aims to redevelop 128-unit building, potentially replacing it with a luxury tower.
- Ozsu claims landlord tactics include a security camera and loud air filter.
- The family cites pandemic-era protections restricting evictions and rent increases.
- The developer plans to move forward with permits if tenants vacate.
- Public interest centers on tenant rights vs. redevelopment financing.
- The case may affect timelines and financials of the $70 million project.
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