Bergen St: Stop the Evictions Rally

Evelyn Suarez (left) a tenant of 533 Bergen Street and her friend. On Sunday, the tenants of 533 Bergen Street organised a block party and rally to protest impending evictions. The New York Independent Media Center summarizes the case: “Owners Andre Wiesmayr and Deanne Cheuk, both well-recognized designers and artists (Cheuk was recently named one of “20 under 30” to watch by Print magazine) want to take over five rent-stabilized units and convert the apartments into a triplex for themselves and co-owners Felicity Loughrey, a celebrity journalist for Vogue Australia, and husband Dan Bailey. Eviction proceedings have already begun.”