Posted on December 21, 2015 by Mara Gay in The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal, By Mara Gay Thousands of families in New York City shelters are still living in “appalling” conditions nine months after a city report called for major improvements, Comptroller Scott Stringer said. An audit from Mr. Stringer released Monday found that the city had placed families in shelters that had rats, cockroaches, mold, peeling paint and broken windows.