Landlord's Application Not Filed on Time

Landlord applied for a rent increase for all rent-stabilized apartments in the building based on unique or peculiar circumstances. Landlord stated that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had operated the building from 1984 until landlord bought it in 1987. Landlord claimed that this caused the rents to be substantially lower than prevailing comparable rents in the area. The DRA denied landlord's application because it was filed too late. It wasn't filed within 60 days of the effective date of Section 26-513 (July 1, 1974) or the start date of the first tenancy subject to stabilization (whichever is later). Landlord appealed, arguing that it filed the application within 60 days after registering the building. The DHCR upheld the DRA's ruling. The date landlord registered the building is irrelevant.

Nehring Brothers: DHCR Adm. Rev. Dckt. No. DF 610058-RO (12/2/94) [6-page document]