Color-Mismatched Kitchen Cabinets, Subflooring

Tenant complained of a reduction in services based on a number of conditions. The DRA ruled for tenant based on vermin, color-mismatched kitchen subflooring, and color-mismatched kitchen cabinets. Landlord appealed, claiming that the colors on the subflooring and cabinets matched and that, in any event, this was a minor condition that didn't warrant a rent cut. The DHCR ruled for landlord. Color mismatching of appliances, fixtures, or tiles is a minor condition under the Rent Stabilization Code. The rent reduction for these items was revoked.

170 Hawthorne St. Realty Corp.: DHCR Admin. Rev. Dckt. No. QA210013RO (7/3/02) [4-pg. doc.]