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05/19/2026

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05/05/2026

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04/17/2026

Quick update Bed-Stuy family:
Carmella Charrington was arrested today in connection with her fight against a conservatorship involving her father, tied to her deed theft case.
The STOP THE DEED THEFT COALITION is hosting a rally tomorrow, Friday 4/17 at 9 AM in front of 212 Jefferson Avenue. Please come out in support of her freedom and justice.
More details are available on the IG post. Thank you.

04/16/2026

They are stealing Brooklyn ‼️

lets meet Vira Lynn Jones, a longtime Brooklyn elder who purchased her Clinton Hill Brownstone in 1996 for less than $180,000. She was forcefully evicted las...

04/11/2026

Deed Theft on Muslim woman..

04/10/2026

Homeowner Resources !

04/07/2026

This issue is becoming more wide spread in NYC..Deed theft in New York City is very real—and it has affected many Black families, but it’s important to be clear: it is not exclusive to Black families. It disproportionately impacts them, but victims come from different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

⚠️ Why Black families are often impacted
It disproportionately targets Black and Latino homeowners, especially in neighborhoods facing gentrification.
Many victims are:
Elderly
“House-rich, cash-poor”
At risk of foreclosure or tax debt
These conditions make people easier targets for scams.

Deed theft has also been described as:

A threat to generational wealth in communities of color
A contributor to widening economic inequality

📍 Real NYC examples (affecting different families)
1. Brooklyn & Bed-Stuy (Black homeowners targeted)
Investigations found speculators taking over Black-owned brownstones in neighborhoods like Bedford-Stuyvesant during gentrification.
2. Queens (elderly homeowners, many Black)
A deed theft ring stole homes from vulnerable residents in Jamaica and St. Albans using fake IDs and forged signatures.
3. Harlem case (not limited to one race)
A family lost a million-dollar brownstone after someone impersonated an heir and sold the property.
4. Harlem brownstones worth millions
A man allegedly stole properties by filing fake deeds claiming he bought them for $10 each.
📊 How widespread it is - Let do the Math !
Nearly 3,500 complaints in NYC between 2014–2023
Around 3,000 complaints in just 5 years, heavily concentrated in
Brooklyn
Complaints have more than tripled recently (2023–2025)
🚫 Important truth (clearing misinformation)

There’s a lot of social media content suggesting this only happens to Black families or is done by one specific group of people.

That’s NOT accurate.

Deed theft is a financial crime driven by profit, not one race targeting another
Perpetrators have included:
Real estate investors
Organized fraud rings
Individuals of various backgrounds
Victims include:
Black families
Latino families
Immigrants
Elderly homeowners of all races
💡 Why it feels like it targets Black families

There is a real reason behind that perception:

Historically Black neighborhoods in NYC (like Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Southeast Queens)
have:
Rapidly rising property values
Longtime homeowners sitting on valuable property
That makes them prime targets for fraud and speculation
🧠 Bottom line
✅ Yes — deed theft has harmed many Black families in NYC
❌ No — it is not limited to Black families
⚠️ It’s a broader systemic issue tied to:
Gentrification
Wealth inequality
Weak property fraud protections (historically)

04/04/2026

Join Jabari Brisport and Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation for the 1st Annual SD25 Renters & Homeowners Resource Fair!

📍 Restoration Plaza
📅 April 4, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM

This FREE event will feature powerful panels on housing rights, homeownership opportunities, and the NYC rental crisis, along with resource vendors, an FDNY safety presentation, and a special screening of Slumlord Millionaire.

Whether you're a renter, homeowner, or looking to become one—this is an opportunity to get informed, connected, and empowered.

👉 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4bDgzwX

We look forward to seeing you there!

On Saturday, April 4th, from 11am to 4pm, join the office of Sen. Jabari Brisport at Restoration Plaza for the Senate District 25 Renters & Homeowners Resource Fair. Come learn and get resources on deed theft; NYCHA/RAD PACT; transitional & supportive housing, home ownership, & more! We will have dy...