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Rangel Enjoys Sweet Deal on 4 Harlem Apartments

Dem faces questions over big savings on rent

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 11, 2008 2:35 AM CDT

(Newser) – A powerful Democratic lawmaker is getting a sweet deal on four Harlem apartments, the New York Times reports. Charles Rangel has four rent-stabilized apartments, whose rents are controlled by city law. Three of the apartments are combined into one luxury unit, and the fourth is... Read full story »

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