New York City Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich resigned from his post on Thursday, just days after investigators with the Manhattan District Attorney served him a search warrant, interrogated him, and seized his phone in relation to an illegal gambling investigation.
Ulrich, 37, tendered his resignation to, in his own words, avoid “unnecessary distraction” for the administration, a spokesperson for Mayor Eric Adams said.
“This morning, Eric Ulrich tendered his resignation as DOB commissioner in an effort to, in his words, avoid ‘unnecessary distraction for the Adams administration,'” said mayoral press secretary Fabien Levy in a statement. “We have accepted his resignation, appreciate him taking this step, and wish him well. We have no further knowledge of any investigation and, out of respect for his and his family’s privacy, have nothing further to add.”