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These are real NYC addresses with well-documented violation histories — a preview of what a lookup can turn up.
- 35-64 84th StJackson Heights, Queens
Owned by A&E Real Estate, the landlord group behind a record $2.1M HPD settlement in 2026 covering 14 buildings.
- 342 Fort Washington AveWashington Heights, Manhattan
Another A&E Real Estate building, cited on the Worst Landlord Watchlist with over 200 open HPD violations.
- 80 Woodruff AveProspect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn
Tenants have long reported unsafe conditions at this A&E Real Estate property.
- 620 East 178th StWest Farms, Bronx
Owned by Barry Singer, ranked #3 on the 2026 Worst Landlord Watchlist, with more than 700 open HPD violations at this building alone.