Last Building Standing

You're the last holdout in the historic Goldman Building, a 1920s architectural gem now surrounded by luxury developments. After refusing multiple buyout offers, the development company has escalated to psychological warfare. With your elderly neighbors already pushed out, you must navigate increasingly hostile tactics while documenting violations and rallying community support.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Third-generation tenant and community organizer

Conversation Partner

Marcus Sterling, Development Executive

Setting

Your dimly lit apartment kitchen, construction noise echoing through thin walls, dust particles visible in the shaft of morning light breaking through plastic-covered windows

Location

The Goldman Building, Lower East Side

Learning Objectives

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Document three separate instances of harassment or illegal construction

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Build a coalition of local activists and former tenants

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Secure legal representation while maintaining residence

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I noticed you haven't responded to our latest relocation package offer. With all this construction, I'm genuinely concerned about your... comfort. Perhaps we should discuss this in person?”

This is how Marcus Sterling, Development Executive's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#718

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