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Elderly Brooklyn Couple Billed $44,000 for a Basement Leak (Spectrum News NY 1)

Rita and Cecil Thomas have lived on Avenue B in Canarsie for over 40 years. However, their financial stability was threatened when they received a city water bill of $44,000 after discovering a leak in their basement.

 

Read the rest of the story on Spectrum News NY 1 to learn how Rita and Cecil were able to overcome this financial constraint.

BrooklynDepartment of Environmental ProtectionElderly homeownersHousing costs

By: Center for New York City Neighborhoods

May 22, 2018

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