Residents outraged over homeless man sleeping in stairwell in Brooklyn

People living in an apartment building in Brooklyn are demanding action after they say a homeless man has been sleeping in their hallway for two years. They say they've called the police, but the man always ends up coming back. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the story.
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[@mosesoftheblock2311]

Rent should be free until the buildings problems are fixed. Within a week, all the problems will be fixed.

[@PCRyder]

This is a problem of politics. Not landlords.

[@blackcherry6877]

​@@PCRyderThis is absolutely the landlord/management company problem. It has nothing to do with politics.

[@PCRyder]

You're putting a band-aid on a cancer tumor. you take this guy out; guess what. he can come right back inside without fear of persecution. Because the NYC DA has more pertinent issues than a mentally unstable trespasser when it comes to jail time. The laxness on crimes such as these allows for small misdemeanors to go un-noticed and un-persecuted. Why? Probably because NYC has bigger problems and jails can only house so many people. Go ahead and call the cops and remove him. He can come right back. Over and over and over instead of being detained and sentenced to jail time for a more permanent solution. you see what im getting at here? If the politics werent in the way, he wouldn't be there to begin with. @@blackcherry6877

[@carmenalexis4787]

@@PCRyderit’s a mixture of the two.

[@kelleysaint8606]

What is the “ problem “ and how do you deal with it?

[@Beautifullymonique]

I was feeling bad for him up until they found him "pleasuring himself" he gotta go

[@Betty-ub1jc]

He should be in a Shelter, not a private residency

[@marthaball8029]

Kids in that building

[@redsox1935]

Well the man is homeless and we all as adults have urges and bodily appetites. Where is he to go if he needs relief? Only males will understand that when you haven’t had sexual relief in a very long time that area becomes very sensitive and full of pressure. It’s not a good feeling. The only way to get rid of it is to have sex or masturbate. That’s probably the predicament he was in.

[@Beautifullymonique]

@@redsox1935 You really made an excuse for this as if a kid couldn't come catch him doing this 🤦🏾‍♀️ I feel bad for homeless people and I really didn't care that he was there I would've helped him if he was neighbor but jacking off in a hallway where anyone (including kids) can see you is wild.

[@sloppydog4375]

Are you OK ?

[@paulbales8403]

He Bustin Nuts up in the Hallway.. That’s the final straw.. he gotta Go!

[@avanulaneway8418]

alllll up in the hallway🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-kz9bo3cm2v]

lmao nooooo im crying

[@godslittleprincess5454]

Lmao smh

[@MichaelMartinez-ez6md]

😂😂

[@bronxcouture]

Final straw 😂😂😂 then he don’t try and hide when people come

[@bethroesch2156]

That little boy melted my heart. No one should have to live like that.

he is black like them so its ok for them . its their bro

[@blueswadeshoes4012]

Two years suffering through this! This is so sad.

[@HoneyBerighthere-Saysarath]

Smell of Sperm. Kids, this is called Adult Hood, ask your mama.

[@tamaramadison7563]

Why is his ass not in Jail or Prision this is dam wrong

[@mollywhas4251]

That’s unacceptable. They deserve better. Nobody should have to fear for their safety while going to their apartment

[@crystaln6988]

if hes on drugs, his actions could escalate. rape, assault, murder.

[@Jmanmyson]

He likes it there. I'm a 56 yo female who is from Boston. I can't tell you how many times men have flashed me or even pulled up to me in their cars just to flash their bean bags.. at this point- especially when I'm working nights,I carry a can of wasp spray. - it goes further than pepper spray or mace and it packs quite a punch they won't forget!! I can't even tell you how many times this has happened to me over the years but it's happened so much - I've lost count!! Sickies!!

[@ieattofu68]

Thanks for the advice about wasp spray.

[@BobDeGuerre]

Back in the 80s I had a couple of friends who always carried cans of Aqua Net hairspray and Zippo lighters for the same reason. Amazing results 😉

[@BobDeGuerre]

Back in the 80s I had a couple of friends who always carried cans of Aqua Net hairspray and Zippo lighters for the same reason. Amazing results 😉

[@BobDeGuerre]

Back in the 80s I had a couple of friends who always carried cans of Aqua Net hairspray and Zippo lighters for the same reason. Amazing results 😉

[@Jmanmyson]

@@BobDeGuerre yeah I used to work in Faneuil Hall back in the 80s and I had to take the Haymarket train every night - I usually caught the last one of the night because I was working at a restaurant .. -without fail every night there was a one guy that was always on the other side of the trains who would stand there with a newspaper in front of him with this thing hanging out. I got so used to him I should have pounded his head in when I had the chance but I was too afraid beccause i was only 17yo. -then one day I saw some young girls on my side and he got right in front of them from the other side doing his thing and I started screaming at him!! - he took off running.. that was just one I would get on the train to go home-then when I would get off the train at Oak Grove there was even more to deal with!! The thing is that now that I think of it it's been so long even back then there was tons and tons of freaks and very dangerous if you ask me I mean I'm sure most of these people came from families with Children of Their Own I think testosterone is a very understudied hormones because it seems that a lot of crazy activity starts with testosterone

[@saywhat3522]

Maintenance is obviously lacking, hence the lack of locked front door…wonder how many times the front door keys are lost or “lent” out. Either way, whoever has the responsibility for the upkeep needs to be put on check!

[@danielsantiago6696]

You need an army of inspectors to check that building. Makes no sense sending one inspector to a building that big.

[@samuelgezabanda9733]

I am having the same problem where I work it’s not only one person some tenant are moving out I may self will quit the job to dangerous

[@user-bc8ff8oi8k]

most inspectors dont really do shit. I work as a contractor for a big ass 9 story property and most of my job is checking boxes off on a list or walking around with a coffee.

[@CyberMachine]

@@user-bc8ff8oi8k Exactly! There's a reason multiple buildings have crumbled in NYC. It wouldn't be the case if they actually did their jobs

[@jacquesm6847]

It’s going to get worse…🤨

[@6time686]

The news asked a 10 year old for a statement? Since when?

[@BeccaHetrick]

Why not? Talking to a 10 year old solidifies how scary and dangerous it is...

[@mo777-]

what makes you think the news anchor asked? he prob saw her and asked can he make a statement. either way it’s no big deal, it was on behalf of his mom and his face wasn’t shown

[@6time686]

@@mo777- You used the word probably which means even you don't believe what you just typed...

[@6time686]

@@BeccaHetrick Oh.. so the word of a kid makes it real for ya. Got it.

[@erob3878]

There are no men in this building,a mthfka still sleeping good after rubbin one out in front of kids with no consequence.. Someone is enabling this dude..

[@ginarobbins2741]

The boy was so sweet 😊♥️ he wants to be sure his mom is safe ❤❤❤. Very respectful young man 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Crangaso]

This is why neighborhood justice never fails

[@ashantireed8073]

Thank you please bring it back. If there were any stand up men that lived in the building this would not have even made it to the news because they would have handled it.

[@nastynate2379]

That’s an ALL CRIP 🔵 neighborhood , how was this dude allowed in the building

[@Chicago48]

I wonder can the residents get a "restraining order"? It never amazes me how "poor" people live in NYC. That building is atrocious. And people seem OK with it. Unclean, filthy, bad infrastructure. How is it people go in and out and are OK with living like that? MOVE!

[@zoomanx9661]

They’re too cowardly to do real gangsta shyt.

[@yootoob1001001]

After living in an apartment complex that had a gate for the tenants, part of the issue is probably people propping the door open or not locking it so that people who don't live there can get in and out. It seems to be an expected rule that's not followed in a lot of places and can cause a lot of issues. If the door stayed locked, it would be harder for anyone who doesn't live there to get in including the man they want out.

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

Agreed. I'm sure some tenants will actually break the door once they fix it.

[@feralNYC44]

They should have created an online petition for a locksmith.

[@YolandaSmith-zs1rl]

Im surprised purple isn't black and blue. He is dangerous because you don't know when he is going to attack someone. The building management is liable and the tenants need to come together and make their life a living nightmare. Hpd staff would be svared to come to work. Im tired of rude staff not giving a crap about people and they wouldn't be where they are without them. Nobody owes you nothing but you owe the tenants safety and a sanitary cleanly building.

[@josemontano7767]

Wow Brooklyn really has changed I remember a few years ago the folks wouldn’t let this happen the people would have taken care of it.

[@marthaball8029]

Exactly.. Why aren't they now?. I bet if u get a few of them women together, they should get the message through to this fella!!!

[@tuesdayjanae3676]

all the real male protectors are gone, and the men living in that community also are menasces. So unfortunately its elderly, women and kids most black and latino folks having to deal with this.

[@sharon-qc3gn]

How about a few men? The men in that building r a joke….cowards

[@shipo2727]

My bro had a dope ass duplex apt there.

[@professional.commentator]

By a few years ago, do you mean pre-DeBlasio days?

[@hellooutthere8956]

Such a sweet little boy. He should not have to worry abt his mother

[@bossdon9967]

Were he soppose to go the migrants took all the shelter space

[@Beautifullymonique]

To jail for indecent exposure after pleasuring himself in that hall way

[@cece9266]

He obviously doesn’t want to be in the shelter, just like 60% of the homeless. They prefer the street.

[@noel_996]

He should travel to the border. They’ll treat him like royalty there.

[@dattack1970]

@@noel_996 At least go to Canada.

[@emmaLEE2667]

These poor tenants being terrorized!

[@JoeBlow-wx7ug]

Put key card reader on the front door

[@jimmmay420]

Something tells me that won’t be happening in a building like that

[@miche568]

Who is the representative for this district?

[@Richard-by5gm]

Good question.

[@lynnerussell4263]

Wow. TERRIBLE

[@amybrummett4118]

Aww the 10 year old so sweet. He also needs to be protected him and his mother and all in that building

[@Vrillon2025]

he isn't a migrant they don't care

[@H0LL0WP0INT]

Not “Migrant” illegal Aliens

[@Zozzo984]

And no one cares about a building full of poor black people who for some reason keep having more kids.

[@Zozzo984]

And no one cares about a building full of poor black people who for some reason keep having more kids.

[@Zozzo984]

And no one cares about a building full of poor black people who for some reason keep having more kids.

[@Zozzo984]

And no one cares about a building full of poor black people who for some reason keep having more kids.

[@nastynate2379]

I used to live in these buildings , there used to be security guards in the plaza

[@comecorrect1]

Yeah probably in the 80s or 90s nowadays it's profit over people.

[@Fatdecember]

DEMOCRAT run NYC. I live here and it’s gotten worse. People need to wake up and realize voting for the same thing expecting a different result is the definition of insanity. SMH

[@starelise1387]

It ain’t voting the same way my guy it’s the residents derelict kids/grandkids who keep busting the locks letting the drug addicts who they sell too in! Blame the RESIDENTS who damage their own property

[@Gaian-Commander]

No one cares.

[@Fatdecember]

@@Gaian-Commander Right and that’s part of the problem 😑

[@Fatdecember]

@@migez1 I’ve been in NYC my whole life (35 years) and for the past 4-5 mayors and governors we have had, things have gotten worse (so don’t give me that BS excuse). They can resolve many of the problems if they really wanted to, but democrats haven’t been held accountable at the voting booth and so this will continue cause things haven’t gotten bad enough apparently for liberals within my state yet. Also, if liberals are gonna flee from the crap policies they voted for, don’t go to another state and vote again for what you fled from. Put two and two together and comprehend that YOU are part of the problem.

[@SACULV4918]

@@Fatdecember I have to laugh when people state that they can careless. Are they serious???????

[@jessicaatkins3173]

That 10 yr old boy speaking touched my heart. I really hate that ppl who break their backs trying to have a decent living have to put up with this mess. An I pray that i never have to deal with that either. Can't wait to get out of NY one day

[@PMGRadio]

Where are all the men in the building? Are people really that cowardly these days that they can’t do anything to keep their own building that they have their children in safe? This is sad smh

[@frienjie7148]

1:21 oh my goodness… this precious boy, worried for his mom. his mom needs to worry about _his_ safety and move them out of there.

[@apolloyoung8653]

I have a homeless man sleeping in my building for about three years now. I call the police they get him out and he comes back. To make it worse his mother lives in the building and she see’s him everyday sleeping in the building, smoking cigarettes, drinking beer. He also got sick and she called the paramedics for him they took him to the hospital kept him for a few and he came back to sleep in our hallway again. I feel their pain

[@Anne.411]

Why isnt our officials housing this man in a mental facility?? Oh yeah because we dont have any for the millions in need of it

[@ryandarko2115]

Oh man, Brooklyn Why don’t they demand action on how bad the cost-of-living is in New York City? Maybe that would help this problem ooklyn filled with all the yuppies

[@shawnhall9792]

Yuppies or w.e you call them have nothing to do with this the politicians and the mayor does ! No amount of protesting and demanding for change will work because politicians don't want change they are building for the rich and that's what's more important .

[@Dawn-zo2ny]

Putting a lock on the door seems easy enough...

[@blueorangeblossom]

Yes; in my apartment building they decided to take the lock off permanently. Because; people in the building constantly break the lock. Or break the door to get in; usually to visit people or stay with people for what I assume is drug related. The landlord has decided he doesn’t want to put an industrial lock on and it’s not good. Anyone can come in, follow you home; or the packages left can be and have been stolen as well

[@YolandaSmith-zs1rl]

They install another lock with cameras and have the same system on each floor. That way they know who keeps breaking it and you either pay for a lock or get thrown out. Rules need to apply to everyone and you need to abide by them

[@magicworld3242]

They deal narcotics in the building. If the city fixes the door. The people who live there will just break the lock again.

[@dumplingsman]

Landlord probably gave him a key lol. Don’t trust your super in Brooklyn either. It’s all about raising rents

[@electiangelus]

That place looks so bad Id expect to find naked hobos in the hallways.

[@TokenTombstone]

That is a urinal not a stairwell.

[@roseeze166]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@Nylon_riot]

That 10yo boy. 😭 I adore you little man.

[@awilliams4543]

this was common in 1980s nyc

[@hahahahaha7069]

Yes yes it was I remember that’s light weight compared to what I seen in the exits

[@Martin199320]

@hahahahaha7069 Honestly you make me intrigued to hear some of these events, tell me some things you seen back in the 1980's

[@SeanA.Skeete-wd4vi]

I am so "ecstatic" that I left Brooklyn for the "greener pastures" of the Atlanta suburbs over 20 years ago😮😢🙏!

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

That’s the problem with Atlanta now…2 many of y’all have moved there bringing a particular mindset with you

[@antoniodiego9357]

I wonder which smells worse. That man or that pissed up elevator

[@carmenalexis4787]

It’s a homeless man that LIVES on the walking trail in my neighborhood. It’s a mess! It needs to be a something done about the homeless problem in America.

[@kelb6073]

it's sad people get into these situations but if he's been homeless a long time, doing drugs, and pleasuring himself in public..it means his brain is gone. One wrong drug binge and he will end up trying to hurt someone or go psychotic. After years and years, their brains melt from the drugs, not to mention living in the weather and everything else.

[@slickdthep007]

IF YOU HOMELESS …Where you supposed to rub one out ? 😂😂😂

[@MetalHead-ks9zq]

He was “Wailing Away” 😂

[@shaylagoogle3097]

This is happening everywhere. Homeless is on the rise so they find places to stay.

[@kimberlycooper6419]

Jesus!!! People still live like this in America!! Something has to be done

[@user-bk7jp1qb1b]

Housing is a basic human right! Homeless should get free tiny homes they own.

[@orlandojohnson5742]

I feel sorry for anybody without! It’s very cold & they need a place to survive! But they need to show respect & appreciation for wherever they are allowed to stay!!!!!!!! He messed up being inappropriate! Now I’d rather see him gone too! U can’t live like that when you’re already not invited 😮

[@jhowardsupporter]

Where was he suppose to relieve himself if he can't do it in his own HOME?

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

By not acting sooner, they have in a way... 'established his right to be there'. To live at this locale, to dirty up there, make a nuisance of himself and act now in ways which are publicly inappropriate. We have a national homeless crisis. And a mental health crisis. And an opioid/addiction crisis. These things are related. Hello???

[@user-bu3rs6el1n]

The building owner is responsible for the security of the building and its tenants ! He should ensure that a secure solid front door ( card reader) with camera or hire a doorman/ security for a year or +.

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

In Rutland Plaza? 🤣 not going to happen

[@celinereyes1185]

no such thing as a building owner in nyc , some of the buildings don’t make any money so they let the buildings crumble

[@marysuckafreechic9006]

Pelham Parkway Houses NYCHA in the bronx is the same. We have a woman who goes by the name Carmen and she is always using drugs and making a mess and she smokes cigarettes in front of our doors and she lights up incense sticks and makes the smell worse. This is every day and night. NYCHA says we have to call police on her but police doesn’t do anything about it either. So sad.

[@rollickplays3579]

Vote aoc you will get more of this.

[@defblo2000]

Wow. This type of stuff happened in the 70's. Every tenant in our building came out with a butcher's cleaver to kick the bum out.

[@Ash-nk8lk]

That boy is such a good son, his mama is raising him right.

[@odalisgonzalez6875]

This is ridiculous. Take the landlord/NYCHA to court for the repairs and endangering children (especially).

[@ezequielbriones6943]

There was a guy sleeping in my grandmother's front door. eighty five year old. I had to call the police And the operator said NYPD couldn't do anything Also he was sleeping in the front steps of the building That was Four years ago

[@ThankGod2024]

Wow ! that’s the America 😮

[@irisnunez5741]

I don't understand how something like that could keep in happening 🙄

[@ToxcynArcade]

Stop calling 911 and HANDLE IT

[@user-ss6js9gm1c]

He is not homeless. He found his home 2 years ago. Give him a hand.

[@user-xd5it3rf9g]

Now playing with his...he needs a hospital...his sick

[@WillieFungo]

I used to think I would like living in a city. But this sounds nightmarish. Suburbia for me always.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

NYC has a serious homeless problem that needs to be fixed asap.

[@Jboog742]

Why, does the ten-year-old boy, not have good grammar? I feel like, the news, chose to interview him on purpose as an, insult to injury..

[@user-wg1vw1ku9s]

I bet you that if you start charging him rent he'll go away.

[@functionatthejunction]

How you gonna make him pay?

[@Pro1er]

It never fails to amaze me how people vote for this, then turn around and complain about it.

[@michellechmelev7439]

Just fix the lock 🤷‍♀️

[@TucoJames]

imagine all the tenants chipping in for a 35 dollar lock that works?

[@I_AM_ME_777]

If they wanna get high and be homeless then they need to go on somewhere!! I have no sympathy for the ones who don’t wanna work, and just get high.

[@dylanbishop1940]

God bless❤❤❤❤❤

[@jazzyj6640]

That’s so sad 😞

[@user-triniti3]

That’s a burden on everyone in the building

[@ninobrown90]

this has to stop

[@corneilusmcgillicuddy]

Broken locks be damned. The onus for this happening is on the men who live in that building who let it go on for so long.

[@LamGorYun]

it must be more comfortable in jail 😂

[@trav8028]

My old Kindergarden was in Rutland Plaza back in ‘89 still looks the same

[@sarabrant723]

Lock the doors with a key fab and get a set of security guards.

[@hamdibounia]

Where are the men in that neighborhood?

[@frankihatch]

Nothing but single mothers

[@jarnec9428]

Very unbecoming

[@nurseward]

Those housing conditions are horrible

[@hellooutthere8956]

WoW.

[@EveDallas]

Nothing will be done smh

[@giniolamy]

How did his life get like that?

[@muddyhotdog4103]

Probably mental illness ie schizophrenia

[@cocoace7587]

2 yrs , no indeed . They need a security door or move if possible. He could attack anyone at any time 😢.

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

I don't get this? Are the tenants going to the meetings complaining? Because I have made complaints differentt places in Brooklyn NY housing and things have been cleaned up and stopped! Even this story isn't making sense! He can be removed permanently!

[@beaubiden9293]

I thought Brooklyn was gentrified?😂

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Would they say same about an illegal migrant sleeping there

[@chriszenko3598]

No rooms available at the Roosevelt hotel ?

[@ven-venvybz8775]

That building hss been a problem since forever.

[@angelakanteh6226]

Oh there’s a way to get him out and keep an eye out I won’t say it online

[@aceventuraaceventura2003]

Early 80's all over again...

[@daikatana65]

AOC SHOULD FIX THIS SHIT IMMEDIATELY

[@RocketmanRockyMatrix]

This is Hakeem Jeffries district

[@jayflock7446]

aoc is as useful as a rock

[@crazy32people55]

Sue the owner for lack of security and poor living conditions! Why are men in the community allowing this to happen

[@Sirius39170]

Show the footage!

[@lyndabookbinder8772]

Open your door for him.

[@777sweet]

One of girlfriend had one homeless guy try to SA her in her building in Manhattan. Apparently the homeless was doing the same thing. She left the building after that incident. I felt so bad! She’s a very pretty girl too. She was just going to work that morning. The city needs to do something real bad. Then they tell you homeless isn’t a crime. There are categories of homelessness. You’ll have the drug addicts homeless those are the one that they can’t function well because they’re drug addicts. Veteran with mental issues. They need all the help because of PTSD Homeless families where they need help housing and resources with free training due to job lost and etc

[@Penny4yrthoughts]

I'm very sorry that happened to her. What part of Manhattan was this in?

[@777sweet]

@@Penny4yrthoughts ty I just text her the this story and spoke with her via WhatsApp. It’s was horrible!! These officials say homelessness isn’t a crime. Yes, it’s a public nuisance

[@lyndabookbinder8772]

Open your door to him.

[@Skippy9673]

Soon they going to be using the stairwell as a bathroom