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Posted by Lila on November 18, 2000 at 09:06:00:

A month ago I was mugged at knifepoint in the stairwell of my building in the East Village (a police report has been filed in this matter). I have lived here for 5 years, and as long as I can remember, the front door has always had problems closing properly. I often called to complain, but do not have record of the dates of these calls.

I reported the mugging by phone call and certified letter to my landlord and the door has still not been repaired *properly*. There was a new lock placed on the door, but the door itself is the problem -- it seems to be inhibiting the lock from catching, and the landlord is reluctant to make this repair. He also said he didn't think it possible to install a security camera in the building.

Is there any action I can take which can force my landlord to take some care in repairing and maintaining this building for the security of its tenants?? I am afraid something like this will happen again unless there is pressure on the landlord to take building security seriously. I appreciate any advice. Thank you.

Follow Ups:

• LILA , please read this about security issues the president 11/22/00 (1)
  • sorry: this is the proper link for chains, locks, peepholes and intercoms the president 11/22/00 (0)
• Re: Mugged in my building with faulty front door... Dawn 11/20/00 (5)
  • get a lawyer and sue him the president 11/20/00 (4)
    • Sue the criminal, not the landlord. Ken 11/20/00 (3)
      • Re: Sue the criminal, not the landlord. TenantNet 11/20/00 (2)
        • Re: Sue the criminal, if you can find the criminal. What's wrong with PREVENTION? Dawn 11/21/00 (1)
          • Re: Sue the criminal, if you can find the criminal. What's wrong with PREVENTION? Rita 11/21/00 (0)

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: A month ago I was mugged at knifepoint in the stairwell of my building in the East Village (a police report has been filed in this matter).  I have lived here for 5 years, and as long as I can remember, the front door has always had problems closing properly. I often called to complain, but do not have record of the dates of these calls.

: I reported the mugging by phone call and certified letter to my landlord and the door has still not been repaired *properly*. There was a new lock placed on the door, but the door itself is the problem -- it seems to be inhibiting the lock from catching, and the landlord is reluctant to make this repair. He also said he didn't think it possible to install a security camera in the building.  

: Is there any action I can take which can force my landlord to take some care in repairing and maintaining this building for the security of its tenants?? I am afraid something like this will happen again unless there is pressure on the landlord to take building security seriously. I appreciate any advice.  Thank you.


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