The Branson near Fifth Avenue and West 55th Street is the worst illegal hotel in all five boroughs, according to an analysis by Crain's. The 65-unit, two-building complex is owned by developer Salim Assa (who is now being sued by the city), and it has accrued $100,000 in unpaid fines. The Branson's tenants, several who have lived in the building for decades, filed 10 percent of all illegal hotel complaints. [Crain's; previously; photo via PropertyShark]
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