Sexual Assault in Public Housing

Manhattan Sexual Assault in Public Housing Lawyer

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is supposed to provide safe and affordable housing to individuals in all five boroughs of New York City who earn low- to moderate-income. Despite what good NYCHA brings to community members, there have been numerous cases of sexual assault within the public housing developments the NYCHA oversees due to its failure to keep and maintain the developments safe for tenants and guests.

If you are a victim of sexual assault in a public housing apartment in Manhattan, you are protected by various laws, including the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)


If you would like to learn more about the laws that protect you and how you can exercise your legal rights and seek justice, you can contact Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates at (646) 692-0204 for a free consultation.


Ways an Individual Who Was Sexually Assaulted in a Public Housing Unit Can Address the Issue

After someone has sexually assaulted you, you may be feeling afraid and vulnerable. Life may not be the same as it was before the incident, and you may feel as though you have nowhere to turn to for help. In that case, Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates can assist you.

If you were living in or visiting a public housing development in Manhattan and were sexually assaulted by a perpetrator due to the failure of the owner or manager to maintain the premises in a safe condition or due to negligent security, you may be entitled to compensation. At our firm, we will not only help you understand what your legal rights are, but we will fight on your behalf to obtain the compensation that you deserve for your pain and suffering and other damages.

That most often means filing a civil lawsuit against NYCHA and if necessary taking the case to trial. Our team of lawyers is prepared to take the necessary steps to bring the agency and any other responsible parties to justice.

Effects of Sexual Assault

Sexual assaults can affect a victim in a multitude of ways. After experiencing a traumatic event of this nature, you might be feeling guilty, afraid, uncertain, and may suffer from one or more psychological conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or anxiety. ou should consult with a Manhattan sexual assault in public housing lawyer to find out if you are entitled to recover damages for the pain and suffering you are experiencing as a result of the negligence of NYCHA or any other responsible property owner or manager.

The Team at Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates Is Here to Help

At Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, we are committed to helping sexual assault victims in Manhattan obtain justice and hold the negligent parties liable for the pain and suffering and resulting damages that you have endured and may continue to endure.

We handle these cases without charging any upfront costs because we want you to focus on your physical and emotional recovery, not how you will afford legal representation. Our legal fees are based on a contingency which means that you owe us no attorney’s fees unless we are successful in obtaining a monetary recovery for you. There is no risk when you enlist the help of our team on your sexual assault in public housing case. So call now for a free confidential consultation.


If you or a loved one was sexually assaulted in a public housing development in Manhattan and would like us to assess your case and advise you on how we can help, call us at (646) 692-0204.


Holding NYCHA Accountable for a Sexual Assault in Public Housing

After being sexually assaulted in a public housing development, you may be able to hold NYCHA liable for its negligence if the assault occurred because of negligent security or the failure to maintain the premises in a safe condition. Some examples where NYCHA may be held liable include:

  • Broken doors or locks: The failure to maintain doors and locks in good working conditions can allow perpetrators to enter a building giving them the opportunity to commit criminal acts, such as sexual assault. NYCHA could be held liable for such an attack if it was aware or should have been aware of the broken or defective condition of the door and failed to fix or remedy the condition.
  • Non-functioning surveillance cameras or security systems: If the NYCHA or another agency that has been assigned to oversee a public housing development installed surveillance cameras but they are not maintained in a working condition, the NYCHA could be held liable for its negligence. If the building’s entrance buzzer or security system is not functioning and a perpetrator gains access to the building, NYCHA may be liable for its failure to properly maintain the buzzer or security system.
  • Poor lighting: A lack of adequate lighting can be inviting to trespassers and individuals looking to commit a crime. It also makes it difficult for potential victims to anticipate an attack.
  • On-site security guards who fail to monitor the premises: If a public housing development has hired security guards to monitor the premises and they fail to properly carry out their duties, which results in an assault occurring, the NYCHA and the security company may be liable for the incident.

Regardless of the reason, if you were sexually assaulted in a public housing development in Manhattan, a Manhattan sexual assault in public housing lawyer can help you understand the steps you need to take to hold any liable parties accountable for the physical and/or psychological injuries you suffered.

It is urgent that you contact the experienced team at Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates as soon as possible because all claims against NYCHA or any other municipal entity require that a Notice of Claim be filed within 90 days after the incident or you may be prevented from pursuing your claim or lawsuit.


 If you would like to find out what Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates can do for you, contact us now at (646) 692-0204.


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