New York City Comptroller Scott Levine has secured nearly $420,000 in back wages and benefits for workers at a Bushwick construction site after finding violations of prevailing wage laws under the 421-a tax exemption program. The settlement follows an investigation into unpaid wages and benefits for employees on a project that relied on the city’s affordable housing incentives. Workers affected by the underpayment will now receive compensation retroactively, addressing long-standing labor disputes tied to the program. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of compliance in city-funded development projects.
NYC Comptroller Levine Secures $419K in Back Wages & Benefits at Bushwick Building for 421-a Prevailing Wage Violations NYC.gov
