Elevator Upgrading Qualifies as MCI

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on elevator upgrading. The DRA ruled for landlord. Tenant appealed, claiming that the elevators needed upgrading and tenants shouldn't have to pay for the improvement. The DHCR ruled against tenant. It is longstanding DHCR policy that elevator upgrading that includes the installation of new controllers and selectors is an MCI for which a rent increase may be granted. Landlord's work qualified for the rent hikes granted. Tenant's claim that the work was needed supports the DRA's finding.

960 Sterling Place: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. VF230018RT (10/24/07) [2-pg. doc.]