JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) -- A housing provider in Jamaica has agreed to pay a $55,000 fine, following an investigation into signage posted in the building's lobby that encouraged tenants to make reports to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

According to the New York State Division of Human Rights, the sign encouraged individuals to report "suspicious criminal activity," which included "immigration."

The Division filed a complaint against Parsons 88 Realty LLC and Zara Realty Holding Corp., among others, claiming the signage violated New York State Human Rights Law's protections.

The complaint alleges that the signage presupposed that tenants who immigrated to the United States did not have lawful residency status and that those born outside the country are not welcome.

The co

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