Gas Line Replacement Didn't Qualify as MCI

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a gas line. The DRA ruled against landlord, who appealed and lost. A building-wide gas line/piping generally qualifies as an MCI. But the installation here was performed because of gas leaks at the building, and gas lines were replaced from the existing gas service to the existing boiler and hot water heater. So the work didn’t qualify as an MCI.

Linden: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. BO410046RO (3/2/17) [2-pg. doc.]