Landlord Proved Cost of New Kitchen Sink

Tenant complained of a rent overcharge. Landlord claimed, among other things, that it had installed a new kitchen sink in tenant's apartment before she moved in. The DRA ruled for tenant and reduced her rent. Landlord appealed. The DHCR ruled for landlord, granting a rent increase for the new sink. Landlord had submitted a contractor's invoice and sworn statements from the contractor showing that the sink was installed shortly before tenant moved in and that the contractor was paid in full in cash.

Arnow Realty Associates: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. EJ610239RO (1/5/96) [5-page document]