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OK firstly, you don't yet need an attorney. 311 is your route. Send a certified letter to the board pres telling him you are giving the lessor ten days until you call 311 to tell them to the condition persists and that the condition is in violation of the lease and the warrant of habitability and you will also file for a rent reduction in housing court and enclose photos of the condition. Do this now. A lawyer will anyhow basically take this route. YOu may need one down the line because coop boards can be really awful and very arrogant and misuse their positions.
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DM and Steve, you guys rock ! Thanks very much for your help. I took the advice about the PL described by Steve above, and the board prez did agree to at least put a sheet rock there to cover up the hole in my ceiling. I've agreed to repaint the bathroom so it will pass the city inspection (and yes DM, I didn't use a lawyer; I just called 311). Thank you both to help me through this very stressful situation.
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