The city’s two “worst” landlords have continued collecting federal subsidies and city payments for services, The Post has learned.
The pair topping the city’s “100 worst landlords” list — issued last week by Public Advocate Letitia James to highlight those with the most violations — took in more than $3.5 million since 2010 from the city and feds, records show.
No. 1 worst landlord Robin Shimoff raked in $465,000, even with a collective 3,352 violations at her 13 buildings. The No. 2 worst owner — the Mount Hope Housing Company in The Bronx — has taken in more than $3.2 million, even though the nonprofit’s 14 buildings have racked up 3,050 violations.
Advocates say the city has missed a prime opportunity to use the millions in public subsidies as leverage to force repairs.
“We have urged Section 8 [inspectors] to look for years at violations that are placed on these landlords,” said Judith Goldiner, an attorney with the Legal Aid Society. “We haven’t seen a lot of progress.”
Tenants at 2011 Morris Ave. in The Bronx, which has gotten nearly $1.4 million in subsidies and payments despite its 130 violations, were shocked.
“I’m furious,” said Lenice Powlett, 42, a mother of five. “Why are you getting money from the city and you are not supplying the needs of the people who live here?”
City officials drew a sharp distinction between Shimoff — whom they’ve been battling in court to force corrections — and Mount Hope, which has been cooperating. Mount Hope CEO Fritz Jean said making the “worst landlords” list has been a catalyst for clearing many of the violations.
Messages left with Shimoff weren’t returned.



