Corrupt Landlords, Gentrification and NYC's Hostile Rental Market

Rents have gone up an average of 30% in the past five years in the United States – as of April 2024, the average rent in Manhattan was almost $5,000 a month. Some landlords are eager to get rid of long-term tenants and use various tactics including cutting off heat and gas, refusing to make repairs...

83 min - Money & Business - PBS

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