Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Tenant Protection Unit secured a $514,000 settlement against Manhattan landlord Steven Croman of Centennial Properties for unlawfully defrauding renters amid a statewide housing crisis. Croman engaged in a scheme to lease regulated units for a term of less than one or two years, making the apartments unavailable for New Yorkers seeking safe, stable housing. The settlement, which includes damages for overcharges to be paid back to tenants, builds on Governor Hochul’s commitment to supporting New York tenants.