NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The New York City Department of Housing and Preservation reached an $82,500 settlement with a notorious landlord for lead paint violations in over 285 homes, the city announced Tuesday.
In addition to the payout, Jason Korn reportedly agreed to remove the lead paint from the tainted apartments within 90 days.
Lead is dangerous for children. It can cause permanent brain and nervous system damage, reduce educational aptitude and delay speech and hearing development.
Korn is a famously bad landlord with a history of lead paint violations and other malicious practices. He held the ignominious title of worst landlord in New York City in 2019 and 2020.
“Korn amassed an average of 1,822 violations across 10 buildings on the list in 2020,” wrote Public Advocate Jumaane Williams in a press release announcing the 2020 rankings.
Korn agreed to pay $235,000 in November 2021 for building violations and tenant harassment involving 338 homes in Brooklyn and Manhattan, according to HPD.
As part of that settlement, he also agreed to remove lead paint from almost 1,000 homes, officials said.
Six buildings will have lead paint removed as part of the most recent settlement — 1690 President Street in Crown Heights; 1435 Carrol Street inCrown Heights; 1439 Ocean Avenue in Crown Heights; 410 Westminster Road in Flatbush; 1921 Avenue I in Flatbush; and 1909 Quentin Road in Madison.
“Homes where young children are living must be lead-free. That's the standard we've set as a City to protect our children from the serious health threats posed by peeling lead paint," said HPD Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr. “If tenants and landlords are struggling to maintain their properties, assistance can be provided. Still, landlords should know that HPD will use the full weight of its enforcement powers to keep our children in safe housing.”
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