NYCHA’s $465,000-a-year plumber is just a taste of its massive dysfunction
Jakub Markowski, a NYCHA plumber supervisor, earned $465,000 in 2024-2025, including $332,000 for overtime. The Buildings Department is investigating him.
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A NYCHA plumber supervisor made a lot of money. He worked for NYCHA and also had two private plumbing companies. The city is looking into this.
Why it matters
This story shows how some people in charge of public housing can make a lot of money. It's a problem for the city's budget and fairness.
- Who is Jakub Markowski?
- He is a NYCHA plumber supervisor who made $465,000 in 2024-2025.
- Why is the Buildings Department investigating him?
- Because he also worked for private plumbing companies while getting paid by NYCHA.
- How much money did Markowski make in overtime?
- He made $332,000 in overtime.
How outlets are framing the same story
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The New York Post focuses on the high salary, while other outlets highlight the investigation and potential conflict of interest.
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High salary and potential conflict of interest
Sources3TypeAngleNew York PostEmphasizes the high salary
NYCHAMentions the investigationCity CouncilMentions the mayor's salary for comparison - Coverage cardFraming signal2AngleScouting report
Investigation and potential corruption
Sources3TypeAngleNYCHAMentions the potential conflict of interestBuildings DepartmentLeading the investigation