A state audit released in January paints a bleak picture of life inside three New York City Mitchell‑Lama affordable‑housing complexes, describing a mix of safety hazards, stalled construction and shaky finances. Inspectors found mold, water damage, broken self‑closing fire doors and renovation projects that tenants say have dragged on for years. On top of that, the review flagged questionable vendor payments and tens of thousands of dollars in undocumented expenses at buildings already running operating deficits. Residents at the three developments in Manhattan, the Bronx and Brooklyn say they are still waiting for fixes they can count on.
What the audit found
According to a report by the New York State Comptroller’s office, auditors examined…..