The Town of Hempstead condemned the building at 1888 Foster Meadow Lane on Sept. 2, the day after Ida struck. But now 11 days later, the residents are still out of their homes and say they are not getting answers.

"Most of us came here living alone to be comfortable and now we have no place go," said Janeser Thompson, who moved to the 55-and-older apartment building just a few years ago. But after Town of Hempstead officials said rain from Ida put the building's electrical panel under water, the Red Cross put those who needed housing up in a nearby motel.

Water marks and water damage can be seen all around the building. Residents said it's from Ida, but they added that it was not the first time that the building flooded.

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"The problem that we're having now didn't start last week, last year. It started 10 years ago," Thompson said. "This was the worst one that we had."

The building's relatively new management company, Woods and Ruff, told News 12 Long Island over the phone they are waiting for PSEG Long Island to turn the electricity back on. They believe the sewer system in that area needs an overhaul and said they have reached out to Nassau County, have not heard back.

In the meantime, they're working to do all they can right now by bringing in plumbers and electricians, and other crews to power wash the dirt and soot that came into the building.

"They're going to cut the damaged Sheetrock out and clear out the building. Then we'll have the air quality people come and then we'll have to wait for the town inspectors to come back in," said Gerald Karikari, of Woods and Ruff management.

Meantime, the Red Cross stopped paying for tenants' motel rates a few days ago.

"Right now, I'm suffering. I have to buy food for three times a day. I have to pay the hotel. I still have to pay the maintenance fee," said Ernestine Mair. "My income is just my Social Security. Where do I get that money to do all these things?"

Town officials said the buildings department is waiting on bids to finish the electrical work.

News 12 Long Island reached out to Nassau County to see what is being done about the continued flooding but has not yet heard back.

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