Manhattan, NY – Judge Blocks Eviction of Ground Zero Mosque, But Owes Rent

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    Manhattan, NY – A utility can’t evict the would-be developer of a mosque near ground zero from a piece of the planned Islamic center site, at least for now.

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    A Manhattan court ruling made public Tuesday says Consolidated Edison can’t boot out the Park51 developers while a rent dispute plays out.

    The utility owns one of two adjoining parcels that would house the planned mosque.

    Con Ed says Park51 owes $1.7 million in back rent. Park51 says Con Ed is miscalculating the property value and rent.

    Con Ed says it’s pleased the ruling orders Park51 to pay $25,000 a month in rent while the court fight continues. The developer has recently paid about half that.

    Park51 also must put up a $780,000 bond for back rent.

    Park51’s lawyer didn’t immediately return a call.


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    Ben_Kol
    Ben_Kol
    12 years ago

    the Saudis will pitch in and pay their bill