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Cuomo calls for an investigation of Corona landlord who sought to evict undocumented tenants

Reddy’s building at 95-36 42nd Ave

June 20, 2017 By Jason Cohen

The owner of a 23-unit building in Corona who attempted to evict his undocumented tenants is going to be investigated as part of a multiagency probe looking into discrimination.

On June 12, Jaideep Reddy, who owns 95-36 42nd Avenue, sent a notice to his tenants calling on them to provide proof that they are either legal immigrants or citizens (green card or passport) and that they are employed.

“P.S If you fail to comply, your lease will not be renewed, we may have to terminate your lease and may have to evict you from the apartment,” read the notice.

Reddy did apologize after his demand was brought to the attention of the media, according to the Daily News, although he claimed that his electrician’s wife wrote the letter.

However, one tenant felt an apology was not enough and contacted state senator Jose Peralta (D-Jackson Heights). Peralta then filed a complaint with New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office and now Gov. Cuomo has ordered a number of agencies to investigate Reddy and check to see whether the practice is widespread.

“This is unreal, and sadly, it seems that it’s open season against immigrants since the election of Donald Trump,” Peralta said.

“My district is the United Nations of all Senatorial districts, and I am not going to tolerate this, or any other form of discrimination. This is a sanctuary City and no one should be asking for legal proof of residency, and much less threatening people if they don’t comply. This is unthinkable in 2017 New York City. This is unthinkable in 2017 Queens, the most diverse borough in the City.”

Notice by landlord (Provided by State Sen. Peralta’s office)

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Luis

I live across the street from this dump of a building. The landlord did not send the letters the electrical company did. They are trying to upgrade and renovate the apartments but the illegal sublets won’t let the workers in. Many if not most of the people living those apartments are not the same as the people on the leases. There are many apartments in this building with dozens of occupants,. Cuomo should investigate these issues as well.

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Olga Castro

The owner has the right to know who is living in his building.
It is a way to know who is who and keep bad elements away from the neighborhood.
(Drug dealers. Prostitutes, and criminals of all kind.

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