Bushwick residents and their elected officials rallied at 149 Irving Ave. in front of a half-empty apartment building on July 31 in support of a lawsuit demanding improvement of the apartment’s dangerous conditions.

Bold alarming signs saying “Repair our homes” and “Stand for our community” were held high as community members and local councilmembers showed up in support. The residents with the INK Tenant Coalition complain of leaks, rodent infestation, electrical issues, and vacant units filled with dangerous mold and garbage.

The three remaining tenants living at the six-unit Bushwick property are demanding improvement and have filed a lawsuit aided by TakeRoot Justice attorneys against INK Property Group for negligence. The empty units are mold-ridden, worn down, and padlocked shut.