NYCHA Squatters Crisis Deepens | Newark News

NYCHA’s new monthly inspections are uncovering a troubling trend: over two dozen squatters found in vacant apartments, sparking arrests, gun discoveries, and even bodies—raising urgent safety alarms. Since April, 27 units have been cleared, but with over 6,000 vacancies now, delays from environmental remediation like lead and asbestos cleanup are slowing progress. With hundreds of thousands on the affordable housing waitlist, the city is pouring hundreds of millions into repairs—and urging residents to report suspicious activity immediately. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2130a819da231868