My Landlord Is Taking Our Front Door Tomorrow To Pass Inspection.

Location: NYC

Back in January, we got our first electric bill, $900, and because of that I've uncovered well basically everything. We were getting charged under a non-residential rate, and under 1 meter for two apartments. We've currently had a leak from the bathroom above us, dripping into our bedroom for ~2 months now (a house split into 3 apartments). This leak is what made me start to research more. Under public records my landlord has the house under some fake business name. My family knows his real business. The property is listed as a commercial building, possibly mixed use. There’s 3 apartments here, nothing commercial. I found an old listing before he bought the place that it used to be commercial. He has 3 violations and 3 complaints all saying he was doing construction work on the property for a residential building, when it is a commercial building (putting in showers, etc.).

Yesterday, we (finally) expected the person to come and put in a new meter, but instead an exterminator came and said someone in the building reported a rat. This morning our doorbell rang, we thought now the electric person came, but once again it was someone else. This person came in to measure our front door, and said tomorrow they'll be taking it. My girlfriend texted our landlord and he said it was only for a few hours, and until inspection was done. No one mentioned anything to us beforehand. My girlfriend told him she would be there for when they come. Now the landlord is saying they wont be taking our door, and will only being taking the front door of the building, and no one will be inside our apartment. I don't believe him, so I will be here tomorrow making sure of that. I believe he's doing this so he can pass inspection. I found a record of saying he will be doing work to fix the violations, taking out showers, sinks, bathroom fixtures.

I can answer any questions, just feeling so very lost on all of this. We only moved to this spot late December, and everyday it just feels like something new. Is there anything we can do? If an inspector comes tomorrow, do i bring it up to them? Really any advice would help.