Stagg Group Sued Over Apartment Accessibility Failures
The federal government has sued Stagg Group for failing to provide accessible features in six New York apartment buildings.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Apartments
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The United States filed a lawsuit against Stagg Group alleging that six apartment buildings in the Bronx and New Rochelle were constructed with accessibility violations. The complaint asserts these buildings failed to meet Fair Housing Act standards for individuals with physical disabilities.
Why it matters
This enforcement action aims to secure necessary retrofits for residents and hold developers accountable for systemic accessibility failures. It highlights the ongoing struggle to ensure housing access for those with mobility limitations as mandated by federal law.
The lawsuit identifies six apartment buildings across the Bronx and New Rochelle that allegedly lack proper accessibility. This filing follows 21 other similar lawsuits brought by the Southern District of New York regarding Fair Housing Act compliance since 2006.
The players
Stagg Group
A residential developer named in a federal lawsuit for alleged failure to meet accessibility standards in its properties.
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York
The federal legal office tasked with investigating and prosecuting violations of civil rights and housing laws.
The details
The federal complaint alleges that the properties feature high thresholds, narrow doorways, and inaccessible ramps. Additionally, mailboxes were reportedly installed at heights that prevent use by individuals who rely on wheelchairs. The lawsuit seeks a court order for these public areas and residential units to be retrofitted to comply with federal design standards, alongside compensation for affected tenants.
Timeline
January 1991: Fair Housing Act accessible design provisions began for multifamily housing.
September 25, 2026: The United States filed the lawsuit against Stagg Group.
The Home Front
This litigation highlights the strict application of the Fair Housing Act accessibility design provisions that have governed multifamily construction since 1991. The action follows a documented enforcement trend by the Southern District of New York to ensure new housing meets federal mandates.
If you are a resident in a building with concerns regarding mobility access, consider documenting specific barriers like high thresholds or narrow entryways. You may also contact the U.S. Attorney's Office if you believe your residence violates federal accessibility standards.
The takeaway
Accessible design is a critical federal requirement for all multifamily housing built since 1991. Residents should notify their property management of any accessibility barriers and keep records of all requests for modifications to their units.
Further reading
Learn more about local regulations and housing rights in our Apartments section.
More information
Residents can report potential issues using the Civil Rights Complaint Form provided by the Department of Justice.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The United States Department of Justice.
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