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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Theo Chin, First Secretary of Social Democrats of America, on the 3rd Party Transfer Program

3:02:00

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4 min

Theo Chin, First Secretary of the Social Democrats of America, strongly criticizes the proposed 3rd party transfer (TPT) program legislation, calling it racist and paternalistic. He argues for direct transfer of property deeds to tenants instead of involving nonprofits, citing personal experiences with corruption in the program.

  • Chin shares his experience as a resident of 640 Riverside Drive, a building transferred under the TPT program in 2003, where promised tenant ownership has not materialized after 20 years.
  • He accuses organizations like Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) of corruption and infiltrating NYC political and journalistic spheres.
  • Chin announces plans for a rent strike and demands accountability for $100 million spent on his building.