One man’s secret changed his apartment building’s future

He knew what their rent should have been.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 16, 2024 A longtime tenant and former fixture of New York City's old nightclub scene resented the moneyed millennials who filled his Lower East Side building while his apartment crumbled. Benjamin Norman for The New York Times Then he let them in on a secret that changed their lives. → Sign Up for The Great Read On weekdays and Sundays, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018