THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – After years of violations, one of the worst landlords in New York City has been ordered to pay over $2 million under New York City’s Nuisance Abatement Law, Mayor Zohran Mandani announced on Thursday.

Landlord Seth Miller of 919 Prospect Avenue, a rent-stabilized building, has been fined $2,174,000 after the City sought an injunction for code violations and public nuisances.

A new New York State Supreme Court judge handed down the ruling on Thursday.

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“This judgment is a landmark victory not only for those who call 919 Prospect Ave home, but for tenants across the five boroughs who must contend with the daily misery, mistreatment, and neglect of a bad landlord. Let the scale of this penalty show how seriously we take the threat of building mismanagement that puts residents’ and neighbors’ health at risk,” said Mayor Mamdani. “We will continue to use every tool at our disposal to protect tenants across New York.”

Miller appeared on the Office of the New York City Public Advocate’s 100 Worst Landlord Watchlist for 2025, just as he did in 2024 and 2023. His buildings have more than 643 open HPD violations and face several liens, based on public records.

Under the Abatement Law, Miller must fix the most serious noncompliant conditions in his building within two weeks. All other issues must be addressed within one month. If he fails to meet the deadlines, he could face an additional $1,000 penalty for each day the public nuisance persists.

The $2 million payout comes from retroactive payments, as the rent-stabilized building has faced issues since April 2019, according to officials.

At 919 Prospect Avenue, violations include a deteriorated facade, unsafe electrical wiring, blocked fire escapes, lead-based paint peeling, and mouse and roach infestations.

Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.

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