Illegal Housing of West African Migrants in New York City
Two buildings in New York City were raided for illegally housing West African migrants in hazardous and overcrowded conditions, leading to full vacate orders and violations for the landlord. The migrants were paying $300 a month to stay in cramped quarters and were forced to leave. The owner, Ebou Sarr, was providing them with meals. The situation was discovered after lithium batteries caused fires and injuries in the area.
Key Points
- Full vacate order issued due to life-threatening conditions
- Migrants paying $300 a month to stay in cramped quarters
- Owner providing meals to the migrants
- Discovery made after lithium batteries causing fires in the area
Cons
- Hazardous living conditions
- Severe overcrowding
- Lack of natural light and ventilation