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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

610 W. 142nd St. Owners Corp. v. Braxton, 137 Misc. 2d 567 (1987)

Citation
610 W. 142nd St. Owners Corp. v. Braxton, 137 Misc. 2d 567 (1987)
Parent Document
610 W. 142nd St. Owners Corp. v. Braxton, 137 Misc. 2d 567 (1987)
Jurisdiction
New York (state)
Effective Date
1987-10-29

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The landlord’s failure to adequately protect its tenants’ security breaches the warranty of habitability. The court takes judicial notice of the high-crime rate in New York City, especially in New York’s impoverished neighborhoods. A secure apartment door is the last line of defense against forced entry by intruders. The landlord’s failure to secure the apartment endangers the tenant’s safety and frustrates his or her ability to make reasonable use of the premises.