Landlord Claims Building Is Substantially Rehabilitated

Landlord applied for MCI rent hikes based on the installation of a new intercom, roof, windows, and other items. The DRA denied landlord's application based on landlord's failure to provide proof that five out of the six apartments in the building had been deregulated. The DRA advised landlord to file an application with the DHCR to determine whether the units were exempt from rent stabilization. Landlord appealed, and the case was reopened. Landlord claimed that the building had been substantially rehabilitated and that only one of the six apartments remained occupied during that time. The DHCR sent the case back to the DRA to determine the MCI rent application.

Wurzerberger: DHCR Adm. Rev. Docket No. DW310008RO (9/12/18) [2-pg. doc.]