The Illegal living quarters found inside a Queens building was converted into a living space for migrants, according to the owner. He said he brought them in to give them work.
More than 50 migrants were being illegally housed inside an overcrowded and hazardous two-story building in Queens.The NYC Department of Buildings and the FDNY found 14 bunk beds and 13 beds tightly packed in the cellar and first floor of Sarr's Wholesale Furniture at 132-03 Liberty Avenue in South Richmond Hill.The owner told FOX 5 NY that the location had allegedly been converted into a living space for migrants.
"It's a big space, so we have bunk beds. Queen bunk beds, some twin bunk beds, just to make a space. You know, for everybody to fit. And we can have space to pray," the owner said. The backyard of the building had what appeared to be multiple delivery bikes and supplies. Inspectors said the spaces had no ventilation, natural light or enough space for the people sleeping there. Officials even found illegal plumbing work that had been done without permits.
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