Living the Bronx, it's infuriating to witness the neglect from landlords who only care about their bank accounts while tenants suffer in unacceptable conditions. Take Grand Concourse, for example, where you see old buildings looking like they're ready to fall apart. Inside, it's even worse with rats, broken heat, no smoke detectors, and landlords who don't answer. Imagine being my friend’s mom with rats coming through your pipes and having no help—being forced to move when you can't afford it.

These landlords are raking up rent prices year after year without lifting a finger to fix up these outdated and unsafe buildings. I mean, I've had my rent hiked $100 to $300 with every lease renewal and not a single improvement has been made in my apartment. They don't even have the decency to install proper smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Landlords should face an obligation to make these repairs before they charge us more rent.

We're dealing with buildings that don't even have proper certificates of occupancy, like my aunt's building on Beck Street, in the Bronx. No heat, no lights, nothing, yet the rent's been jacked up to an insane $2300+ after "renovations." These basic necessities can’t just be ignored while landlords pocket more cash. It's a living nightmare that needs urgent attention.

It's time to demand action for all Bronx tenants facing this injustice. Enforce stricter regulations that mandate landlords to complete necessary repairs and pass inspections before they can raise rents. It’s about time tenants didn't have to fight for their basic right to a safe and livable home.

Sign this petition to hold landlords accountable, improve our living conditions, and ensure a fair approach to rent increases in the Bronx. Let's push for change and demand better!