Missing windows, broken locks: Hunters Point residents come home after renovations

August 19, 2025

Residents of four Hunters Point housing complexes managed by Related Companies are returning to their units after renovations only to discover numerous issues including faulty installations, missing belongings, and poor-quality work. Problems range from malfunctioning locks that trapped a pregnant resident to missing furniture, destroyed personal improvements, and substandard finishes in the renovated units. In response, tenant organizers led Mayor Daniel Lurie and Chief of Community Affairs EJ Jones on a tour of the affected complexes to demonstrate the conditions residents are facing.

Who is affected

Residents of four Hunters Point complexes (Shoreview, All Hallows, LaSalle and Bayview Apartments)
Specific affected individuals mentioned include Chyna Smith (pregnant resident), CT and her daughter (high school student), and Leela Molex (73-year-old resident)
Over 800 people living in approximately 600 federally subsidized units
Longtime residents who organized the mayor's tour including Maika Pinkston, Janice Smith and Belinda Smith

What action is being taken

Residents are filing complaints about broken and missing belongings
Tenant organizers led Mayor Daniel Lurie and Chief of Community Affairs EJ Jones on a tour of the complexes to show the poor conditions
Community leaders from other neighborhoods (Double Rock and Plaza East in Fillmore) are providing support, strengthening a citywide coalition
Residents are contacting property management regarding missing items and repair issues

Why it matters

The renovations are destroying residents' personal improvements and belongings without proper compensation
Poor workmanship (such as faulty locks, missing windows, and substandard finishes) creates safety concerns and diminishes living conditions
The issues disproportionately affect vulnerable populations including the elderly, pregnant women, and students
Related Companies receives millions in tax credits for these renovations while appearing to deliver substandard results
The conditions suggest a disparity in how low-income housing residents are treated compared to others ("Don't dream too big here")

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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