Tenants across five rent-stabilized buildings in Queens joined a class action lawsuit against A&E Real Estate, alleging the landlord engaged in a scheme to systematically and illegally overcharge tenants in more than 600 units by an estimated $5 million, an allegation that the landlord denies. According to New York housing law, tenants who are being overcharged are entitled to rent refunds, rent reductions and properly rent-stabilized leases. In response, an A&E spokesperson sent QNS before and after photos of renovations performed on apartment 5R at 34-15 Parsons Blvd. “They are the poster child for ‘bad landlord,’ and HRI won’t rest until all A&E tenants have a properly stabilized lease and are compensated for any and all overcharges.” They said they look forward to continuing working with government partners to hold landlords accountable and protect tenants’ rights.