D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Building Super For Stealing $350k From 100-Year-Old Man As His Power Of Attorney

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the sentencing of ROSALIND HERNANDEZ, 57, a building superintendent, to 1-3 years in state prison and restitution of $264,658.32 for stealing over $350,000 between July 26, 2023, and June 2, 2024, from a 100-year-old man who lived in her building and granted her Power of Attorney. On January 15, 2026, a New York State Supreme Court jury convicted HERNANDEZ of one count each of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree and Grand Larceny in the Third Degree.

"Rosalind Hernandez took advantage of an older adult in her care, gaining his trust just to break it by stealing over half of his life savings, along with his personal belongings," said District Attorney Bragg. "Today she has been sentenced to state prison for her despicable conduct."

As proven at trial, HERNANDEZ was employed as the building super in a Chelsea apartment building. Over time, HERNANDEZ befriended a 100-year-old man who was living in the building on his own.

During the summer of 2023, the man suffered from a fall and was seriously injured. He was not expected to recover, so HERNANDEZ accompanied him on a trip to visit his family. HERNANDEZ also suggested that he should give her Power of Attorney, so that she could help him with his affairs. He agreed and gave her access to his bank account and credit cards.

HERNANDEZ returned to New York City with the man's checkbook, bank card, and credit cards. He had tasked HERNANDEZ with selling his apartment and tying up his affairs in exchange for $100,000.

While the man was still with his family, HERNANDEZ wrote large checks to two people unknown to the victim, totaling over $450,000. HERNANDEZ also used the victim's debit and credit cards to make numerous personal transactions totaling over $11,000. This included purchasing lingerie and clothing, a haircut, and a subscription to an entrepreneurship training program for herself and her niece. She also funded her own Lyft account with his card and made over $900 worth of trips.

The theft was detected once the victim - who recovered from his injuries - returned to New York in December 2023 and regained access to his financial accounts.

When the victim got back to his apartment, most of his furniture was gone. He was no longer receiving mail, and HERNANDEZ stopped paying maintenance on his apartment.

When he spoke to his banker, he learned that more than half of his life savings were gone.

Assistant D.A. Raphaelle Monty (Deputy Chief of the Elder Abuse Unit) handled the prosecution of this case under the supervision of Assistant D.A.s Jeanine Launay (Chief of the Elder Abuse Unit) and Shannon Lucey (Deputy Chief of the Special Victims Division), and Executive Assistant D.A. Justin McNabney (Chief of the Special Victims Division). Sergeant Robin Castillo and Detective Daniel Roth of the DANY Squad, Genevieve Rupp, Elder Abuse Senior Investigative Analyst, are providing valuable assistance in this case. Alexandra Welch, former Elder Abuse Senior Investigative Analyst, previously assisted with the case. Susan Hoffinger, Senior Counsel to the District Attorney, assisted as trial adviser.

Defendant Information:

ROSALIND HERNANDEZ

Bronx, NY

Convicted:

• Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count
• Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, one count

Sentenced:

• 1-3 years in state prison
• Restitution of $264,658.32

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