
New York City's illegally converted apartments proved deadly in Ida's path
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Most of the homes where residents were found dead in New York City after the remnants of Ida battered the region were illegally converted basement or cellar apartments, city officials said Friday.
An analysis that was done by the city's buildings department in the aftermath of Wednesday's massive flooding showed that five of the six structures were illegal -- and were also the location where 10 of the city's 13 victims were found. The victims included a 2-year-old boy who was found dead with both his parents in their makeshift home, officials said.More Related News

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