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Landlord Raphael Toledano Will Pay $3M For Tenant Harassment: AG
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced East Village landlord Raphael Toledano would have to pay $3 million in damages.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced East Village landlord Raphael Toledano would have to pay $3 million in damages.

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