Spitzer accuses state of “potential intentional misconduct” for delaying demolition of 985 Fifth Ave
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer is taking the state he once ran to court, accusing its housing agency of “potential intentional misconduct” for sitting on his application to demolish 985 Fifth Avenue. It has been three years since Spitzer got Landmarks Preservation Commission approval for the luxury condominium he plans to build in its place, but first he needs the Division of Homes and Community Renewal to allow non-renewal of the six rent-stabilized leases at the 25-story rental building. After waiting 26 months and sending letters warning DHCR he would sue if it failed to act, Spitzer filed papers in state […]
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