Art of Eviction: The Landlord's Guide to Gentrifying NYC

The video discusses Steve Croman's alleged exploitation of rent control laws to replace low-income tenants with wealthier ones, increasing his rental income. The state attorney general accuses him of systematically making living conditions unbearable to force tenants out. Tactics include neglecting maintenance, causing outages, and offering buyouts. Once tenants leave, apartments are upgraded to market rate, significantly boosting profits.

What was the primary strategy that Steve Croman used to increase the value of his buildings?

How did Steve Croman allegedly make the living conditions of his tenants miserable?

In what ways did the attorney general's office gather evidence against Croman?

What were some of the conditions that tenants faced in Croman's buildings?

What happens to the classification of an apartment once it becomes vacant after a buyout?