NYC Real Estate Official Under Fire Amid Corruption Probe

City Council scrutinizes Jesse Hamilton's leasing deals as investigations into potential misconduct intensify.

Jesse Hamilton, a top NYC real estate official, is under investigation by the Manhattan DA for possible corruption in leasing operations.
City Council questioned Hamilton's decision to bypass a formal bidding process to award a lease to a building owned by a mayoral donor.
Hamilton's phone was seized after a controversial trip to Japan with the mayor's advisor and a real estate executive.
A promotional video featuring Hamilton has raised new concerns about the city's potential purchase of a Bronx warehouse.
Despite ongoing investigations, Hamilton's duties remain unrestricted, prompting calls for a comprehensive review of his actions.