Building Substantially Rehabilitated

Landlord applied to the DHCR for a ruling that the building was exempt from rent stabilization, based on substantial rehabilitation. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenants appealed, claiming that the building was still rent stabilized because it contained six or more apartments. The DHCR ruled against tenants. It didn't matter how many apartments were in the building. Landlord had proved substantial rehabilitation after Jan. 1, 1974. All ceilings, walls, and floor surfaces in common areas were replaced or made as new, and landlord otherwise completely replaced at least 75 percent of building systems.

Hardy: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. UG410056RT (9/7/06) [4-pg. doc.]