Emergency Injunction Granted: Brooklyn Property Owner Permanently Bars Threatening Individual From Building

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When a property owner or their tenants face a threat from an individual who refuses to stay away from the building, the law provides powerful tools to intervene — quickly. In a 2025 matter before Kings County Supreme Court, Hecht Law Group obtained an emergency court order that permanently barred a threatening individual from an entire Brooklyn residential property, protecting both the property owner and the building's tenants.

The court granted the relief the same day it was sought, issuing a final order that disposed of the case entirely.

What Happened: A Property Owner Needed Immediate Protection

Our client, a Brooklyn property owner, faced a situation that required urgent legal action: an individual was accessing or threatening to access the building in a manner that jeopardized the safety, security, and lawful possession of the tenants residing there.

Hecht Law Group moved on an emergency basis, filing a Verified Complaint and an Emergency Affirmation in support of an Order to Show Cause seeking immediate injunctive relief. The matter was brought before the Hon. Dweynie E. Paul, J.S.C. of Kings County Supreme Court.

The Court found sufficient cause and acted swiftly.

The Result: A Permanent Injunction, Same Day

On April 23, 2025, the Court issued a final order with the following terms:

• The defendant is permanently enjoined and restrained from entering, remaining at, or coming within 500 feet of the subject premises

• The defendant is permanently barred from interfering in any manner with the safety, security, or lawful possession of the tenants residing at the property

• The defendant is prohibited from committing any criminal act against the residents of the subject premises

• The NYPD is directed to take all reasonable measures to enforce the order

• The balance of claims in the case were withdrawn and dismissed without prejudice

• The Court clerk was directed to mark the case disposed — the matter was fully resolved in a single proceeding

This is a significant outcome. A permanent injunction is not a temporary restraining order that expires or requires renewal — it remains in force indefinitely, giving the property owner and tenants lasting legal protection backed by the authority of the court.

What Is an Emergency Injunction in a Property Case?

An injunction is a court order directing a person to do — or stop doing — something. In the property context, landlords and property owners can seek injunctive relief when:

• An individual is trespassing or repeatedly accessing the property without authorization

• A former tenant, occupant, or third party is threatening or harassing current tenants

• Someone is interfering with the peaceful possession of the building or its residents

• There is an imminent risk of harm to tenants or the property itself

An emergency or Order to Show Cause application allows a landlord to go to court immediately — bypassing the standard notice requirements — when the situation cannot wait for a regular motion schedule. The attorney files an emergency affirmation explaining why immediate relief is necessary, and the court can act the same day.

To obtain a permanent injunction, the party seeking relief must generally demonstrate:

1. A likelihood of success on the merits of their claim

2. Irreparable harm if the injunction is not granted

3. That the balance of equities favors granting the relief

When tenants' safety is at stake, courts take these applications seriously and can act with remarkable speed.

Why This Matters for New York Property Owners and Landlords

You have a legal duty to your tenants. New York law imposes an obligation on landlords to maintain their properties in a safe and habitable condition. When a known threat to tenant safety exists, doing nothing is not a neutral act — it can expose a property owner to liability. Taking swift legal action, as our client did here, demonstrates that obligation being met.

A court order changes the enforcement equation. Before this order, any confrontation between the individual and the property or its tenants was a private dispute. After the order, any violation is a matter for law enforcement — the NYPD was specifically directed to enforce it. That shift from civil dispute to court-backed enforcement is powerful.

Permanent means permanent. Unlike a temporary restraining order, a permanent injunction does not expire. The property owner and tenants now have lasting legal protection without needing to return to court to renew it.

Speed matters in emergency situations. The timeline in this case — from emergency application to final order — demonstrates what is possible when an experienced attorney moves decisively. Waiting, or trying to handle the situation informally, can allow a threat to escalate. Courts are equipped to respond quickly when the circumstances warrant it.

When Should a Property Owner Seek an Emergency Injunction?

Consider emergency legal action if you are dealing with any of the following:

• A former tenant who refuses to leave or keeps returning after eviction

• An individual making threats against tenants, staff, or the property itself

• Repeated trespassing or unauthorized entry by a known individual

• Harassment of current tenants that is driving them to vacate or fear for their safety

• A situation where standard legal timelines are too slow given the level of threat

  
  

If you are unsure whether your situation meets the legal threshold for injunctive relief, an attorney can assess it quickly. The standard is not whether harm has already occurred — it is whether there is a sufficient threat of irreparable harm going forward.

How Hecht Law Group Can Help

Hecht Law Group represents commercial and residential property owners, landlords, and property managers in emergency legal proceedings, tenant disputes, and property litigation throughout New York. When a situation requires immediate action, we move fast.

If you are facing a threat to your property or the safety of your tenants and need to understand your legal options, contact Hecht Law Group for a consultation.

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Mitchell Hecht is a property and commercial real estate attorney licensed in New York, representing landlords and property owners in Nassau County and the NYC metro area.

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