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Tong received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Tong needs $3,550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Bronx.

🇺🇸 New York, United States1,825 views
Tong Hua Yuan
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Bronx
After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,550. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working extra hours at a market stall, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $3,550 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,500 • Late fees and court costs: $320 • Utilities in arrears: $250 • First month of rent as a buffer: $480 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Tong
due date
2026-11-22
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Tong

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($702 in total) the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $1,517 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Nour Khadija SalehQuestionID verified

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Tong?

    • Tong Hua YuanOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Bronx I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

  • Wahyu Arief WinataID verifiedPhoto verified

    Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. Love from Badagry.

    • Jose T. AguilarPhoto verified

      Hope it all works out, Tong. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Allentown but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Allentown.

      • Araceli N. Vásquez

        best of luck, Tong. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Hyun-woo Heo

          Thinking of you and your family, Tong. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.

          • Tomás R. Fuentes

            Sending strength, Tong. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Cairo

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