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