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Lefrak Agrees to Promote Racial Integration in Housing
Samuel Lefrak, a major landlord, signs a consent with the U S government to encourage blacks to move into predominantly white buildings. The pact requires notice of vacancies and non-discriminatory rental policies in Brooklyn and Queens properties, aiming for a measured racial mix across Lefrak’s extensive NYC holdings.
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New York
UPI
Samuel J. Lefrak
Lanlords
Lefrak
U.S. Attorney General’s Office
U.S. District Court
Brooklyn
New York City
Queens
Bronx