More than 10 years ago, the new owner bought the flophouse and stopped taking new tenants.

Interesting that private landlords are increasingly refusing to take tenants on HB.

"How could they continue to take tenants?"

Ashley Park, by some experts took potential tenants who would have probably set up shop in Shannon Mall.

Our board of directors allows owners to take tenants under some circumstances and charges them a $100-a-month sublet fee.

Many are also prohibited from taking short-term tenants.

Vans and taxis, paid by the county, take tenants to their social workers in Westchester.

Don't forget that there are all sorts of costs associated with taking new tenants on so keeping good ones is worthwhile.

"It is not our intention to take tenants from owners that are down there already," he said.

But she, like other frustrated co-op owners who have met rejection in their bid to take tenants, found that the law sides with the board.