Top Class Actions  |  August 14, 2018

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An $8 million Crowman tenant harassment settlement fund has been established for those who were tenants in Steven Croman’s New York rent-stabilized or rent-controlled residences.

The Crowman tenant harassment settlement fund is the result of a lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General’s Office alleging that Steven Croman, Anthony Falconite, Croman Real Estate, and others harassed and defrauded their tenants and also violated various rent laws in New York.

Under the restitution fund terms, tenants named on a lease in a rent-controlled or stabilized apartment owned by Steven Croman between July 2011 and Dec. 20, 2017, may be eligible to submit a claim from the $8 million fund. Tenants must not have accepted a buy-out to be eligible.

Reportedly, tenants were harassed by Steven Croman, dubbed “Crow man” by local news source, BoweryBoogie. Ultimately, Croman was sent to prison for tax and mortgage fraud. Tenants say their gas was cut off for months and they were left to live in unsafe living conditions by the landlord. In fact, an entire building was evacuated by officials over fire safety concerns.

Steven Croman and other defendants will make four payments totaling $8 million into the Crowman tenant harassment settlement fund, according to court documents. The terms of the restitution fund also require a number of Croman’s properties to be run by independent management companies.

Tenants eligible for the Crowman tenant harassment settlement fund will be mailed notice to submit a claim. Claims must be submitted by Nov. 4, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

Eligible tenants must meet two requirements:

“i. You are or were a tenant named on a lease in a rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartment owned by Steven Croman, and you lived in the apartment at some point between July 1, 2011 and December 20, 2017; and

ii. You did not receive a ‘buyout’ of $20,000 or more, not including any amount that purported to cover rent or arrears. A buyout is payment by Steven Croman or his employees or agents in exchange for tenants agreeing to give up their lease and leave their apartments.”

Tenants must be named on the lease to be eligible; however, those contesting their status may be able to submit supporting documentation as a part of their claim.

Potential Award

Varies depending on the number of valid claims submitted.

Proof of Purchase

A completed Claim Form and release along with any supporting documents must be mailed or emailed to the Croman Tenant Restitution Fund.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

11/4/2018

Case Name

The People of the State of New York v. Steven Croman, et al., Case No. 450545/2016, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Croman Tenant Restitution Fund
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91349
Seattle, WA 98111
1-833-898-4009
info@CromanRestitutionFund.com

Class Counsel

New York Attorney General’s Office

Defense Counsel

Steven Croman

Anthony Falconite

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8 thoughts onN.Y. Crowman Tenant Harassment Settlement Fund

  1. Deborah Brasic says:

    Attorney needed for tenant harassment, theft and neglect. Rental was in Mill Valley, CA. Possible death due to mold. I have air tests I had done
    Thanks

    1. shawna says:

      When are the checks going out? Any info?

  2. Chiara says:

    All the money in the world cannot heal the damage and destruction
    that this depraved landlord has done to his tenants.

  3. Jason says:

    One more thing. Looking at the waiver. I notice it do not say croman must also banned from talking about 2011-2017 if the the tenant takes the money. It looks like it is only 1 way? If so. Tenant who takes the money expect future new attack coming in. Croman will see tje tenant name list and will know who is hungry for money. Expect to use this task to find other ways to attack you. Good luck.

  4. Citia Wells says:

    I need an attornery 5hat can handle scra violations (federal claim);ASAP

  5. jacky says:

    you spelled the name wrong it is croman not crowman.

  6. John doe says:

    Taking the $ require tenant to waive rights 2011-2017 it’s a very dangerous issue as people view this as Croman paying tenant to seal their mouth. Benefit him. What if he attack the tenant in the future again you cannot reference a story trail of what he once did to you because you sign a waiver to seal your mouth. Think before going for the $.

    1. Jason says:

      Croman have long history of not paying. What if 1/2 way he default the $ then you sign the waiver you agree to waive your rights. His crazy lawyers attack again you cannot defend yourself to reference all the harassment or problem incur between 2011-2017 guess what you are stuck. Ag must amend the waiver to drop tenant rights to keep their freedom to speak all that happen to them for defending future croman problem. Currently there are still many unresolve case like frivolous lawsuit, pushing tenant false claim non pay and pushing in false rent using court to order tenant to pay the $ croman wants not what dhcr approve. There are also crazy work by multiple attorney of croman that was done input into court that benefit tenant and croman is paying to keep screwing himself tninking his lawyer is on his side but actually the more they touch the more $ croman have to pay out the more he will get into the ?trouble without knowing it. In the mean time tenant going for tne money get stuck and cannot bring out any information to defend themselves. The waiver must be dropped.

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