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Crown Heights tenants are protesting against a landlord who they say is pushing them out of their homes. Renaissance Realty Group bought the rent-stabilized buildings last year. Rent has gone up since,

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Tenants protest against rent hikes

Crown Heights tenants are protesting against a landlord who they say is pushing them out of their homes. Renaissance Realty Group bought the rent-stabilized buildings last year. Rent has gone up since,

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