Cleaning of Building Exterior Doesn't Qualify

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on exterior restoration work. The DRA ruled against landlord. Landlord appealed and lost. Landlord's work consisted of the cleaning of the building's exterior. This is nonstructural work. It didn't qualify as an MCI because it wasn't done in connection with a valid MCI, such as pointing.

390 West End Assocs., LP: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. RL430091RO (9/9/04) [5-pg. doc.]