Historic tax map of Manhattan Block 593 — the wedge of lots fronting Gay Street and Christopher Street, including the parcels at 14–18 Gay Street and 16–20 Christopher Street

An Extraction in Three Ledgers

An eight-year record of landmark destruction, rent-stabilized tenant displacement and landlord greed

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Violations

HPD145Class A 33Class B 67Class C 37Class I 8
DOB43Class 1 6
DOHMH11
DSNY5
FDNY3
LPC2
OATH balance due $100,823
DOB penalties due $15,000

HPD repair charges billed $9,416

Proceedings

Supreme Court2 closed
Surrogate's Court1 closed
DHCR1 open2 closed
Housing Court5 closed
OATH / ECB1 open
District Attorney1 closed
Appellate Division1 closed

Landlord money

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Brown v 18 Gay Street LLC: An Extraction in Three Ledgers