And officials in both Oranges say most displaced tenants eventually legal housing.

Eventually many of the displaced tenants were forced to emigrate.

Bank of New York, another displaced tenant, took space at several locations in Midtown as well.

Now, Mr. Maley's apartment is a gathering spot for the displaced tenants.

The owner might also be sued for damages by the wrongfully displaced tenant.

They couched their efforts in terms of offering help, some even making space available rent-free for displaced tenants.

As the days passed, the tempers of the displaced tenants flared.

The displaced tenant can receive temporary or long-term relocation assistance from the city.

And if a displaced market-rate tenant withheld rent, a court would have to rule on whether that action was justified.

Now the displaced tenants have taken up most of the space available.