By 1986 , the city moved to foreclose the building from Mohammed Siddiqui for nonpayment of $933,000 in taxes .
During this six - year window of ownership by Siddiqui , tenants ran the building with the help of a court - appointed administrator .
By 1986 , the city moved to foreclose the building from Siddiqui   for nonpayment of $933,000 in taxes .
During this six - year window of ownership by Siddiqui , tenants ran the building with the help of a court - appointed administrator .