Black folks in Brooklyn and Queens were already the primary source on this issue, and for decades they've watched it unfold as no one listened.
The office’s creation follows New York City Council Member Chi Osse's arrest last week while protesting an eviction related to deed theft.
Chi Ossé, the son of hip-hop journalist Combat Jack, has consistently fought against evictions stemming from deed theft, which have been rising in New York.
While some worry about a challenge to Hakeem Jefferies, New York City Council member Chi Ossé tests the waters.