NY Attorney General Letitia James Secures $400K Settlement and Sues Negligent Landlords in NY

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $400,000 settlement for tenants of the Kenney Apartments in Newburgh, ordering the owners to repay rent, complete extensive repairs, and regularly report violations to the Attorney General's office. The settlement follows a February 2026 lawsuit alleging years of code violations that left low‑income residents without heat, hot water, and safe living conditions.

James also joined Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens in filing a lawsuit against the owners of Nob Hill Apartments after a fatal February fire and a history of 413 city and state code citations. The suit seeks a court order demanding immediate remediation of outstanding violations, rent abatements, restitution of security deposits, and repayment of alleged illegal fees. The action highlights ongoing state efforts to enforce housing standards and hold negligent landlords accountable across New York.