City Sues Hotel Carter Owners Over 155 Safety Violations
The Jimmy Carter Hotel in New York's Times Square has faced a long history of neglect and safety issues. The city has now filed a lawsuit against its owners, the Chetrit family, for creating a public safety nuisance with over 155 violations.
The Jimmy Carter Hotel, previously known as the Dixie, has struggled with its image since 1976 when it was rebranded to no avail. Guests have reported poor conditions, including lack of toilet paper, broken TVs, and dirty bed linens and carpets as far back as 2014. The hotel's life safety features have also been neglected, with unserviced elevators, unilluminated exit signs, and fire extinguishers not recharged since the 1970s.
The hotel's decline can be traced back to the death of its longtime owner Tran Dinh Truong in 2012, followed by a legal battle among his heirs that led to further neglect. In 2015, the Chetrit family bought the hotel for $192 million with plans to renovate it. However, the city's lawsuit alleges that the family performed work with intermittent permits and accumulated code violations. Despite owning the hotel since then, the city claims the Chetrits abandoned the property amid financial woes, defaulting on at least $1.6 billion worth of debt. The Chetrits also own another property, the Hotel Bossert, which fell into disrepair and was sold at a foreclosure auction with plans to convert it into residences.
The Jimmy Carter Hotel's history is marked by safety issues, neglect, and legal battles. The city's lawsuit against the Chetrit family seeks to address the over 155 violations and ensure the hotel meets public safety standards. The future of the iconic Times Square property remains uncertain.
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