Ezra Unger, a prospective purchaser in a Williamsburg property development project, faces financial and legal complications in New York whilst the underlying real estate venture remains embroiled in ownership disputes and financial irregularities. The project has allegedly collected millions in advance payments from buyers, with claims of misappropriation and loss of control over the building. Unger claims insolvency in relation to a separate fine, whilst also being characterised as a mere intermediary unable to contribute capital to related ventures.