Landlord Proved Substantial Rehab of Building

(Decision submitted by James R. Marino of the Manhattan law firm of Kucker Kraus & Bruh, LLP, attorneys for the landlord.) Landlord applied to the DHCR for an order exempting its building from rent stabilization based on substantial rehabilitation. The DRA ruled against landlord, and landlord appealed. Landlord had submitted extensive proof that at least 75 percent of the building-wide and apartment systems had been replaced. The DHCR ruled for landlord. Between 1983 and 1984, landlord replaced or made as new plumbing, heating, gas, electrical wiring, intercom, windows, roof fire escapes, interior stairways, kitchens, bathrooms, floors, ceiling and wall surfaces, and all doors and door frames. This was documented by an architect's statement, general contract, applications, building plans and permits, and a new certificate of occupancy.

Adeia Assocs.: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. DL430175RO (3/20/98) [2-page document]