Mosque Developer Owes Rent

The developer behind the not-quite-at-Ground Zero mosque is being evicted from his office space over back rent. Sharif El-Gamal, who runs Soho Properties from an office at 552 Broadway in Manhattan, is said to owe $39,000 in back rent, reports the Daily News. El-Gamal, whose rental agreement expires October 31, says he's had problems with the leased space. The same management company, Royal Crospin Corp, last year sued Soho Properties for $89,000 in back rent, but settled out of court. (Read more Sharif el-Gamal stories.)