Illegal migrants living in cramped conditions in New York City furniture store

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Dozens of illegal migrants from western Africa found living in cramped conditions in a furniture store basement in New York City, charged $300 to live there. City officials ordered all men to leave due to severe overcrowding and violations.

Key Points

  • Severe overcrowding in the basement and first floor of a furniture store in Queens
  • City officials issued a full vacate order due to violations including illegal plumbing work
  • Videos and photos showed the tight living conditions with beds placed close together
  • Owner charged migrants $300 per month to live in the confined spaces

Pros

  • City officials took action to address the severe overcrowding and violations
  • Migrants were provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner by the store owner

Cons

  • Migrants were living in cramped conditions with no natural light or ventilation
  • Owner was charging $300 per month for the confined living spaces