"New York City landlords are employing a creative tactic to kick out long-time tenants, claiming that their buildings are slated for demolition - a move that could potentially void the city's Good Cause Eviction law. But is this strategy legitimate or just a loophole for landlords to push out affordable tenants? As the city's housing crisis worsens, tenants are fighting back against what they see as a blatant attempt to circumvent the law. With the fate of thousands of renters hanging in the balance, a new battle is brewing between tenants and landlords over the definition of 'demolition' and the rights of Good Cause tenants."
To Evict Good Cause Tenants, Landlords Now Claim ‘Demolition.’ Is It Valid? THE CITY - NYC News