New York City apartment building workers and property owners reached a tentative agreement that averted a potential strike affecting approximately 34,000 employees, including doormen and other building service staff.

The agreement comes after negotiations between building owners and workers who had been prepared to strike over contract terms. The deal addresses key worker concerns about compensation and benefits.

Under the tentative agreement, workers will receive pay raises, though specific percentage increases were not immediately disclosed. The deal also maintains free health insurance coverage for the affected employees.

The workers covered by the agreement include doormen, superintendents, handymen, and other building service employees who work in apartment buildings across the city. These workers are essential to the daily operations of residential buildings throughout New York City.

The tentative agreement must still be ratified by union members before taking effect. If approved, it would prevent significant disruption to building services that could have affected thousands of residents across the city's apartment buildings.