Local News Immigrant tenants in East Harlem are accusing landlord Steven Croman and his company of using abusive tactics, including fearmongering and creating unsafe living conditions, to displace them from their rent-stabilized apartments. Local News New York, NY, September 21, 2026 — Immigrant tenants residing in East Harlem have lodged accusations against landlord Steven Croman and his associated company. The tenants allege that the landlord has employed abusive tactics, including fearmongering and the deliberate creation of unsafe living conditions, with the goal of displacing them from their rent-stabilized apartments. Specific details regarding the identities of the tenants involved, the exact nature and timeline of the alleged fearmongering, and concrete examples of the unsafe living conditions were not provided in the available information. Similarly, the specific name of the company associated with Steven Croman was not explicitly stated. The motivation behind these alleged actions is reported to be the displacement of tenants from their rent-stabilized units. The summary of the trend indicates that these tactics are part of an alleged effort to remove tenants from properties that offer rent stabilization. This form of rent control limits the amount by which landlords can increase rent on certain apartments each year. The accusations suggest a pattern of behavior aimed at making residency untenable for tenants, potentially leading them to vacate their apartments, thereby allowing for rent increases or redevelopment. No further information was available regarding any official complaints filed, legal actions taken by the tenants, or responses from Steven Croman or his company to these allegations. The outcome of these accusations, including any potential investigations, permits, inspection results, code violations, or fines, could not be determined from the provided summary. Story summarized from the original created by Maurizio Guerrero on documentedny.com, see more information here. About The Author