State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released an audit on January 16 that found hazardous living conditions at several Michell-Lama properties throughout New York City, including Clinton Towers in Manhattan, Everdeen Gardens in the Bronx, and Tivoli Towers in Brooklyn. At Clinton Towers, auditors found evidence of rodent infestation and “droppings” in the ground level of a day care center. “Even in the face of New York City’s affordability crisis, my audit found troubling conditions and questionable spending at three housing developments that show a clear need for better oversight of the Mitchell-Lama program, which is crucial to preserving affordable housing,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of Housing Preservation and Development must do more to ensure that these properties are managed responsibly and that tenant apartments are safe, well-maintained, and affordable.”The presidents of the three boroughs with affected housing each put out statements condemning Mitchell-Lama and expressed the need for better housing conditions and the importance of safe housing. “New Yorkers deserve better from HPD and the managing agent of Clinton Towers,” said Manhattan borough president Brad Hoylman-Sigal.